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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.78, 90.78 and 38.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.78, 90.78 and 38.15 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.78 : 90.78 = 38.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.78/90.78 = 38.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.78x = 90.78 × 38.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.78x = 3,463.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463.26/65.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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