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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.41, 96.64 and 38.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.41, 96.64 and 38.75 is: 58.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.41 : 96.64 = 38.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.41/96.64 = 38.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.41x = 96.64 × 38.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.41x = 3,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744.78/64.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.14

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