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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.55, 90.51 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.55, 90.51 and 58.64 is: 80.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.55 : 90.51 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.55/90.51 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.55x = 90.51 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.55x = 5,306.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,306.91/65.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.96

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