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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.35, 96.31 and 38.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.35, 96.31 and 38.61 is: 57.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.35 : 96.31 = 38.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.35/96.31 = 38.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.35x = 96.31 × 38.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.35x = 3,718.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718.34/64.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.78

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