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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.30, 90.15 and 52.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.30, 90.15 and 52.18 is: 72.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.30 : 90.15 = 52.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.30/90.15 = 52.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.30x = 90.15 × 52.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.30x = 4,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703.58/65.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.03

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