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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.22, 90.08 and 52.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.22, 90.08 and 52.99 is: 73.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.22 : 90.08 = 52.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.22/90.08 = 52.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.22x = 90.08 × 52.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.22x = 4,773.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773.25/65.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.19

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