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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.68, 90.72 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.68, 90.72 and 59.84 is: 82.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.68 : 90.72 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.68/90.72 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.68x = 90.72 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.68x = 5,428.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,428.68/65.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.65

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