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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.06, 89.94 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.06, 89.94 and 53.52 is: 73.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.06 : 89.94 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.06/89.94 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.06x = 89.94 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.06x = 4,813.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,813.59/65.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.99

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