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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.01, 133.61 and 52.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.01, 133.61 and 52.47 is: 78.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.01 : 133.61 = 52.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.01/133.61 = 52.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.01x = 133.61 × 52.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.01x = 7,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,010.25/89.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.76

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