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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 96.19 and 21.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 96.19 and 21.39 is: 32.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 96.19 = 21.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/96.19 = 21.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 96.19 × 21.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 2,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057.50/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.08

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