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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.40, 90.09 and 51.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.40, 90.09 and 51.60 is: 71.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.40 : 90.09 = 51.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.40/90.09 = 51.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.40x = 90.09 × 51.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.40x = 4,648.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648.64/65.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.08

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