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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.52, 98.87 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.52, 98.87 and 59.58 is: 89.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.52 : 98.87 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.52/98.87 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.52x = 98.87 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.52x = 5,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,890.38/65.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.90

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