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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.65, 98.55 and 38.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.65, 98.55 and 38.61 is: 57.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.65 : 98.55 = 38.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.65/98.55 = 38.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.65x = 98.55 × 38.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.65x = 3,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805.02/65.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.96

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