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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.26, 96.28 and 38.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.26, 96.28 and 38.58 is: 57.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.26 : 96.28 = 38.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.26/96.28 = 38.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.26x = 96.28 × 38.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.26x = 3,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714.48/64.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.80

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