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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.26, 96.11 and 38.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.26, 96.11 and 38.51 is: 57.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.26 : 96.11 = 38.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.26/96.11 = 38.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.26x = 96.11 × 38.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.26x = 3,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701.20/64.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.60

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