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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.60, 90.55 and 51.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.60, 90.55 and 51.81 is: 71.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.60 : 90.55 = 51.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.60/90.55 = 51.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.60x = 90.55 × 51.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.60x = 4,691.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691.40/65.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.52

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