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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.43, 96.38 and 57.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.43, 96.38 and 57.03 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.43 : 96.38 = 57.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.43/96.38 = 57.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.43x = 96.38 × 57.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.43x = 5,496.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,496.55/64.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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