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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.04, 89.82 and 58.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.04, 89.82 and 58.56 is: 80.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.04 : 89.82 = 58.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.04/89.82 = 58.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.04x = 89.82 × 58.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.04x = 5,259.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259.86/65.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.87

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