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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.94, 90.90 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.94, 90.90 and 45.18 is: 62.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.94 : 90.90 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.94/90.90 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.94x = 90.90 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.94x = 4,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106.52/65.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.28

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