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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.19, 133.68 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.19, 133.68 and 35.05 is: 52.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.19 : 133.68 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.19/133.68 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.19x = 133.68 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.19x = 4,685.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685.48/89.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.53

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