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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.20, 97.72 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.20, 97.72 and 38.16 is: 57.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.20 : 97.72 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.20/97.72 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.20x = 97.72 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.20x = 3,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729.00/65.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.19

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