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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.10, 96.16 and 38.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.10, 96.16 and 38.46 is: 57.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.10 : 96.16 = 38.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.10/96.16 = 38.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.10x = 96.16 × 38.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.10x = 3,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698.22/64.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.70

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