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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.05, 96.07 and 39.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.05, 96.07 and 39.68 is: 59.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.05 : 96.07 = 39.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.05/96.07 = 39.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.05x = 96.07 × 39.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.05x = 3,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812.06/64.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.52

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