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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.95, 91 and 38.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.95, 91 and 38.31 is: 52.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.95 : 91 = 38.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.95/91 = 38.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.95x = 91 × 38.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.95x = 3,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486.21/65.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.86

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