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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.96, 90.96 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.96, 90.96 and 58.22 is: 80.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.96 : 90.96 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.96/90.96 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.96x = 90.96 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.96x = 5,295.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,295.69/65.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.29

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