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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 96.15 and 39.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 96.15 and 39.74 is: 59.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 96.15 = 39.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/96.15 = 39.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 96.15 × 39.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 3,821.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821.00/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.58

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