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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.48, 89.96 and 58.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.48, 89.96 and 58.67 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.48 : 89.96 = 58.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.48/89.96 = 58.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.48x = 89.96 × 58.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.48x = 5,277.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,277.65/65.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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