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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.69, 98.60 and 58.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.69, 98.60 and 58.87 is: 88.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.69 : 98.60 = 58.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.69/98.60 = 58.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.69x = 98.60 × 58.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.69x = 5,804.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,804.29/65.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.37

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