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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.01, 95.92 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.01, 95.92 and 38.27 is: 57.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.01 : 95.92 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.01/95.92 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.01x = 95.92 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.01x = 3,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671.00/64.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.35

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