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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.37, 90.12 and 51.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.37, 90.12 and 51.54 is: 71.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.37 : 90.12 = 51.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.37/90.12 = 51.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.37x = 90.12 × 51.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.37x = 4,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644.78/65.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.05

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