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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.99, 91.06 and 38.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.99, 91.06 and 38.36 is: 52.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.99 : 91.06 = 38.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.99/91.06 = 38.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.99x = 91.06 × 38.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.99x = 3,493.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493.06/65.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.93

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