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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.54, 90.52 and 58.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.54, 90.52 and 58.34 is: 80.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.54 : 90.52 = 58.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.54/90.52 = 58.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.54x = 90.52 × 58.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.54x = 5,280.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280.94/65.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.58

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