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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.71, 90.74 and 58.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.71, 90.74 and 58.42 is: 80.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.71 : 90.74 = 58.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.71/90.74 = 58.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.71x = 90.74 × 58.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.71x = 5,301.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301.29/65.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.68

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