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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.01, 89.70 and 38.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.01, 89.70 and 38.78 is: 53.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.01 : 89.70 = 38.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.01/89.70 = 38.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.01x = 89.70 × 38.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.01x = 3,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478.12/65.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.50

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