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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.96, 90.93 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.96, 90.93 and 58.64 is: 80.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.96 : 90.93 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.96/90.93 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.96x = 90.93 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.96x = 5,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,332.14/65.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.84

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