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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.10, 89.94 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.10, 89.94 and 58.50 is: 80.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.10 : 89.94 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.10/89.94 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.10x = 89.94 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.10x = 5,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,261.49/65.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.82

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