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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.31, 96.43 and 35.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.31, 96.43 and 35.38 is: 53.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.31 : 96.43 = 35.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.31/96.43 = 35.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.31x = 96.43 × 35.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.31x = 3,411.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411.93/64.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.05

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