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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.95, 91.01 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.95, 91.01 and 38.34 is: 52.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.95 : 91.01 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.95/91.01 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.95x = 91.01 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.95x = 3,488.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488.68/65.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.90

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