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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.89, 98.88 and 52.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.89, 98.88 and 52.15 is: 78.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.89 : 98.88 = 52.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.89/98.88 = 52.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.89x = 98.88 × 52.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.89x = 5,156.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156.59/65.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.26

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