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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.13, 89.83 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.13, 89.83 and 58.73 is: 81.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.13 : 89.83 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.13/89.83 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.13x = 89.83 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.13x = 5,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275.42/65.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.00

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