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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.04, 89.84 and 52.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.04, 89.84 and 52.20 is: 72.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.04 : 89.84 = 52.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.04/89.84 = 52.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.04x = 89.84 × 52.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.04x = 4,689.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689.65/65.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.10

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