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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.96, 91.07 and 52.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.96, 91.07 and 52.11 is: 71.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.96 : 91.07 = 52.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.96/91.07 = 52.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.96x = 91.07 × 52.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.96x = 4,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745.40/65.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.95

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