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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.91, 99.02 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.91, 99.02 and 38.88 is: 58.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.91 : 99.02 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.91/99.02 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.91x = 99.02 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.91x = 3,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849.99/65.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.41

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