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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.79, 90.74 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.79, 90.74 and 58.80 is: 81.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.79 : 90.74 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.79/90.74 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.79x = 90.74 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.79x = 5,335.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,335.51/65.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.10

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