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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.99, 90.84 and 58.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.99, 90.84 and 58.19 is: 80.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.99 : 90.84 = 58.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.99/90.84 = 58.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.99x = 90.84 × 58.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.99x = 5,285.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285.69/65.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.10

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