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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.77, 90.80 and 59.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.77, 90.80 and 59.12 is: 81.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.77 : 90.80 = 59.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.77/90.80 = 59.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.77x = 90.80 × 59.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.77x = 5,367.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,367.76/65.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.62

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