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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.38, 96.56 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.38, 96.56 and 26.38 is: 39.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.38 : 96.56 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.38/96.56 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.38x = 96.56 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.38x = 2,547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547.25/64.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.57

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