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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.29, 90.30 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.29, 90.30 and 58 is: 80.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.29 : 90.30 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.29/90.30 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.29x = 90.30 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.29x = 5,237.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237.40/65.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.22

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