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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.21, 90.06 and 59.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.21, 90.06 and 59.75 is: 82.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.21 : 90.06 = 59.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.21/90.06 = 59.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.21x = 90.06 × 59.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.21x = 5,381.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381.09/65.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.52

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