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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.16, 89.34 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.16, 89.34 and 60.42 is: 82.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.16 : 89.34 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.16/89.34 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.16x = 89.34 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.16x = 5,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,397.92/65.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.84

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