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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.97, 91.14 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.97, 91.14 and 45.24 is: 62.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.97 : 91.14 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.97/91.14 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.97x = 91.14 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.97x = 4,123.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123.17/65.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.50

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