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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.16, 89.90 and 37.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.16, 89.90 and 37.52 is: 51.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.16 : 89.90 = 37.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.16/89.90 = 37.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.16x = 89.90 × 37.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.16x = 3,373.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373.05/65.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.77

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