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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.91, 90.93 and 38.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.91, 90.93 and 38.26 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.91 : 90.93 = 38.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.91/90.93 = 38.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.91x = 90.93 × 38.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.91x = 3,478.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478.98/65.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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