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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.53, 98.30 and 38.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.53, 98.30 and 38.53 is: 57.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.53 : 98.30 = 38.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.53/98.30 = 38.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.53x = 98.30 × 38.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.53x = 3,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787.50/65.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.80

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