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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.70, 90.57 and 51.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.70, 90.57 and 51.84 is: 71.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.70 : 90.57 = 51.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.70/90.57 = 51.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.70x = 90.57 × 51.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.70x = 4,695.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695.15/65.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.46

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