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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.67, 98.43 and 38.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.67, 98.43 and 38.58 is: 57.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.67 : 98.43 = 38.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.67/98.43 = 38.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.67x = 98.43 × 38.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.67x = 3,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797.43/65.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.83

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