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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.06, 95.92 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.06, 95.92 and 38.32 is: 57.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.06 : 95.92 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.06/95.92 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.06x = 95.92 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.06x = 3,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675.65/64.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.38

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