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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.34, 96.38 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.34, 96.38 and 38.68 is: 57.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.34 : 96.38 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.34/96.38 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.34x = 96.38 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.34x = 3,727.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727.50/64.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.94

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