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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.82, 90.69 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.82, 90.69 and 58.46 is: 80.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.82 : 90.69 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.82/90.69 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.82x = 90.69 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.82x = 5,301.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301.40/65.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.55

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