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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 90.71 and 58.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 90.71 and 58.41 is: 80.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 90.71 = 58.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/90.71 = 58.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 90.71 × 58.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 5,298.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,298.08/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.37

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