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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.41, 97.59 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.41, 97.59 and 58.59 is: 87.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.41 : 97.59 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.41/97.59 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.41x = 97.59 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.41x = 5,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,717.80/65.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.41

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