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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.18, 90.14 and 52.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.18, 90.14 and 52.18 is: 72.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.18 : 90.14 = 52.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.18/90.14 = 52.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.18x = 90.14 × 52.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.18x = 4,703.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703.51/65.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.16

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