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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.74, 98.51 and 52.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.74, 98.51 and 52.84 is: 79.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.74 : 98.51 = 52.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.74/98.51 = 52.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.74x = 98.51 × 52.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.74x = 5,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205.27/65.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.18

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