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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.17, 89.84 and 52.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.17, 89.84 and 52.89 is: 72.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.17 : 89.84 = 52.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.17/89.84 = 52.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.17x = 89.84 × 52.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.17x = 4,751.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751.43/65.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.91

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