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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 96.09 and 38.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 96.09 and 38.37 is: 57.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 96.09 = 38.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/96.09 = 38.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 96.09 × 38.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 3,687.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687.19/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.50

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