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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.09, 95.99 and 38.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.09, 95.99 and 38.40 is: 57.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.09 : 95.99 = 38.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.09/95.99 = 38.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.09x = 95.99 × 38.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.09x = 3,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685.73/64.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.51

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