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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.97, 91.04 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.97, 91.04 and 36.86 is: 50.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.97 : 91.04 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.97/91.04 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.97x = 91.04 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.97x = 3,355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355.73/65.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.87

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