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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.88, 98.62 and 58.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.88, 98.62 and 58.19 is: 87.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.88 : 98.62 = 58.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.88/98.62 = 58.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.88x = 98.62 × 58.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.88x = 5,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,738.06/65.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.10

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