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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 90.93 and 52.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 90.93 and 52.07 is: 71.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 90.93 = 52.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/90.93 = 52.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 90.93 × 52.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 4,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734.46/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.81

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