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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.94, 98.73 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.94, 98.73 and 38.88 is: 58.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.94 : 98.73 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.94/98.73 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.94x = 98.73 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.94x = 3,838.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838.62/65.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.21

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