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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.08, 98.03 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.08, 98.03 and 59.69 is: 89.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.08 : 98.03 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.08/98.03 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.08x = 98.03 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.08x = 5,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,851.41/65.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.91

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