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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.84, 90.66 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.84, 90.66 and 58.46 is: 80.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.84 : 90.66 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.84/90.66 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.84x = 90.66 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.84x = 5,299.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,299.53/65.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.49

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