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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.94, 91 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.94, 91 and 38.30 is: 52.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.94 : 91 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.94/91 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.94x = 91 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.94x = 3,485.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,485.30/65.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.86

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