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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.94, 91.01 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.94, 91.01 and 38.32 is: 52.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.94 : 91.01 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.94/91.01 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.94x = 91.01 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.94x = 3,487.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487.23/65.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.88

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