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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.58, 90.12 and 58.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.58, 90.12 and 58.29 is: 80.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.58 : 90.12 = 58.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.58/90.12 = 58.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.58x = 90.12 × 58.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.58x = 5,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,253.09/65.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.10

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