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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.16, 89.91 and 38.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.16, 89.91 and 38.94 is: 53.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.16 : 89.91 = 38.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.16/89.91 = 38.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.16x = 89.91 × 38.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.16x = 3,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501.10/65.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.73

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