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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.12, 89.82 and 59.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.12, 89.82 and 59.38 is: 81.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.12 : 89.82 = 59.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.12/89.82 = 59.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.12x = 89.82 × 59.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.12x = 5,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,333.51/65.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.90

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