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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.36, 90.12 and 58.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.36, 90.12 and 58.53 is: 80.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.36 : 90.12 = 58.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.36/90.12 = 58.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.36x = 90.12 × 58.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.36x = 5,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,274.72/65.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.71

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