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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.10, 122.95 and 52.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.10, 122.95 and 52.28 is: 72.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.10 : 122.95 = 52.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.10/122.95 = 52.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.10x = 122.95 × 52.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.10x = 6,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427.21/89.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.14

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