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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.30, 89.90 and 51.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.30, 89.90 and 51.46 is: 70.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.30 : 89.90 = 51.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.30/89.90 = 51.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.30x = 89.90 × 51.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.30x = 4,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626.25/65.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.85

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