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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.34, 98.27 and 59.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.34, 98.27 and 59.13 is: 88.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.34 : 98.27 = 59.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.34/98.27 = 59.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.34x = 98.27 × 59.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.34x = 5,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,810.60/65.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.93

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