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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 96.05 and 39.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 96.05 and 39.97 is: 59.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 96.05 = 39.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/96.05 = 39.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 96.05 × 39.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 3,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839.12/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.95

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