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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.14, 89.81 and 52.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.14, 89.81 and 52.04 is: 71.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.14 : 89.81 = 52.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.14/89.81 = 52.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.14x = 89.81 × 52.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.14x = 4,673.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673.87/65.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.75

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