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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.09, 96.07 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.09, 96.07 and 25.55 is: 38.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.09 : 96.07 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.09/96.07 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.09x = 96.07 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.09x = 2,454.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454.59/64.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.30

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