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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.89, 90.89 and 42.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.89, 90.89 and 42.58 is: 58.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.89 : 90.89 = 42.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.89/90.89 = 42.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.89x = 90.89 × 42.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.89x = 3,870.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870.10/65.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.74

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