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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65, 89.72 and 39.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65, 89.72 and 39.12 is: 54.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65 : 89.72 = 39.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65/89.72 = 39.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65x = 89.72 × 39.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65x = 3,509.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509.85/65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.00

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