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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.89, 91.02 and 59.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.89, 91.02 and 59.77 is: 82.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.89 : 91.02 = 59.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.89/91.02 = 59.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.89x = 91.02 × 59.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.89x = 5,440.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440.27/65.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.57

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