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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.35, 89.97 and 58.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.35, 89.97 and 58.41 is: 80.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.35 : 89.97 = 58.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.35/89.97 = 58.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.35x = 89.97 × 58.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.35x = 5,255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,255.15/65.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.42

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