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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.30, 90.11 and 51.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.30, 90.11 and 51.52 is: 71.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.30 : 90.11 = 51.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.30/90.11 = 51.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.30x = 90.11 × 51.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.30x = 4,642.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642.47/65.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.09

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