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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.89, 98.72 and 38.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.89, 98.72 and 38.43 is: 57.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.89 : 98.72 = 38.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.89/98.72 = 38.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.89x = 98.72 × 38.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.89x = 3,793.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793.81/65.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.58

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