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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.97, 90.90 and 52.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.97, 90.90 and 52.20 is: 71.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.97 : 90.90 = 52.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.97/90.90 = 52.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.97x = 90.90 × 52.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.97x = 4,744.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744.98/65.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.93

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