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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.10, 96.12 and 32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.10, 96.12 and 32 is: 47.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.10 : 96.12 = 32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.10/96.12 = 32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.10x = 96.12 × 32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.10x = 3,075.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075.84/64.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.99

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