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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.06, 112.98 and 65.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.06, 112.98 and 65.59 is: 90.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.06 : 112.98 = 65.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.06/112.98 = 65.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.06x = 112.98 × 65.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.06x = 7,410.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,410.36/82.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.30

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