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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.92, 90.98 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.92, 90.98 and 45.18 is: 62.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.92 : 90.98 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.92/90.98 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.92x = 90.98 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.92x = 4,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110.48/65.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.36

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