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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 96.39 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 96.39 and 23.68 is: 35.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 96.39 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/96.39 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 96.39 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 2,282.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282.52/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.54

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