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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.09, 96.13 and 38.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.09, 96.13 and 38.42 is: 57.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.09 : 96.13 = 38.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.09/96.13 = 38.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.09x = 96.13 × 38.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.09x = 3,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693.31/64.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.63

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