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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.94, 91.14 and 58.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.94, 91.14 and 58.83 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.94 : 91.14 = 58.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.94/91.14 = 58.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.94x = 91.14 × 58.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.94x = 5,361.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361.77/65.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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