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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.15, 96.25 and 23.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.15, 96.25 and 23.60 is: 35.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.15 : 96.25 = 23.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.15/96.25 = 23.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.15x = 96.25 × 23.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.15x = 2,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271.68/64.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.41

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