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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.73, 90.73 and 59.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.73, 90.73 and 59.47 is: 82.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.73 : 90.73 = 59.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.73/90.73 = 59.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.73x = 90.73 × 59.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.73x = 5,395.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395.90/65.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.09

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