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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.42, 90.38 and 51.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.42, 90.38 and 51.04 is: 70.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.42 : 90.38 = 51.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.42/90.38 = 51.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.42x = 90.38 × 51.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.42x = 4,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613.00/65.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.51

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