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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.42, 96.61 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.42, 96.61 and 38.74 is: 58.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.42 : 96.61 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.42/96.61 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.42x = 96.61 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.42x = 3,742.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742.67/64.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.10

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