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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.21, 89.84 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.21, 89.84 and 58.22 is: 80.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.21 : 89.84 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.21/89.84 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.21x = 89.84 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.21x = 5,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230.52/65.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.22

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