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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.26, 90.09 and 51.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.26, 90.09 and 51.41 is: 70.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.26 : 90.09 = 51.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.26/90.09 = 51.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.26x = 90.09 × 51.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.26x = 4,631.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631.53/65.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.97

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