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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.04, 89.70 and 51.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.04, 89.70 and 51.18 is: 70.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.04 : 89.70 = 51.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.04/89.70 = 51.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.04x = 89.70 × 51.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.04x = 4,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590.85/65.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.58

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