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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.61, 98.26 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.61, 98.26 and 38.12 is: 57.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.61 : 98.26 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.61/98.26 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.61x = 98.26 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.61x = 3,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745.85/65.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.09

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