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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.12, 89.37 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.12, 89.37 and 58.16 is: 79.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.12 : 89.37 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.12/89.37 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.12x = 89.37 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.12x = 5,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,197.47/65.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.81

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