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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.20, 90.05 and 52.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.20, 90.05 and 52.13 is: 72.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.20 : 90.05 = 52.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.20/90.05 = 52.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.20x = 90.05 × 52.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.20x = 4,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694.66/65.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.00

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