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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.32, 96.34 and 35.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.32, 96.34 and 35.76 is: 53.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.32 : 96.34 = 35.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.32/96.34 = 35.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.32x = 96.34 × 35.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.32x = 3,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445.12/64.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.56

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