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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.98, 91.05 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.98, 91.05 and 38.35 is: 52.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.98 : 91.05 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.98/91.05 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.98x = 91.05 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.98x = 3,491.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491.59/65.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.92

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