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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.95, 90.99 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.95, 90.99 and 38.32 is: 52.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.95 : 90.99 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.95/90.99 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.95x = 90.99 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.95x = 3,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486.51/65.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.87

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