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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.24, 90.12 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.24, 90.12 and 51.44 is: 71.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.24 : 90.12 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.24/90.12 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.24x = 90.12 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.24x = 4,635.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635.77/65.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.06

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