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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.24, 96.27 and 38.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.24, 96.27 and 38.55 is: 57.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.24 : 96.27 = 38.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.24/96.27 = 38.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.24x = 96.27 × 38.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.24x = 3,711.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711.21/64.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.77

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