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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.86, 90.88 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.86, 90.88 and 38.23 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.86 : 90.88 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.86/90.88 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.86x = 90.88 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.86x = 3,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474.34/65.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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