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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.79, 90.77 and 58.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.79, 90.77 and 58.10 is: 80.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.79 : 90.77 = 58.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.79/90.77 = 58.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.79x = 90.77 × 58.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.79x = 5,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,272.99/65.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.15

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