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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.84, 90.83 and 39.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.84, 90.83 and 39.59 is: 54.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.84 : 90.83 = 39.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.84/90.83 = 39.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.84x = 90.83 × 39.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.84x = 3,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596.04/65.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.62

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