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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.21, 89.98 and 37.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.21, 89.98 and 37.58 is: 51.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.21 : 89.98 = 37.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.21/89.98 = 37.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.21x = 89.98 × 37.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.21x = 3,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381.00/65.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.85

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