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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.12, 133.69 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.12, 133.69 and 35 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.12 : 133.69 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.12/133.69 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.12x = 133.69 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.12x = 4,679.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679.02/89.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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