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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.34, 98.07 and 38.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.34, 98.07 and 38.31 is: 57.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.34 : 98.07 = 38.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.34/98.07 = 38.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.34x = 98.07 × 38.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.34x = 3,757.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757.06/65.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.50

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