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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.92, 90.94 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.92, 90.94 and 38.27 is: 52.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.92 : 90.94 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.92/90.94 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.92x = 90.94 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.92x = 3,479.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479.95/65.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.79

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