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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.48, 90.52 and 51.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.48, 90.52 and 51.76 is: 71.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.48 : 90.52 = 51.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.48/90.52 = 51.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.48x = 90.52 × 51.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.48x = 4,685.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685.32/65.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.55

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