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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.69, 98.54 and 38.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.69, 98.54 and 38.60 is: 57.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.69 : 98.54 = 38.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.69/98.54 = 38.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.69x = 98.54 × 38.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.69x = 3,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803.86/65.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.91

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