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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.33, 133.94 and 52.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.33, 133.94 and 52.84 is: 79.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.33 : 133.94 = 52.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.33/133.94 = 52.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.33x = 133.94 × 52.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.33x = 7,076.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,076.72/89.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.22

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