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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.49, 96.92 and 38.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.49, 96.92 and 38.87 is: 58.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.49 : 96.92 = 38.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.49/96.92 = 38.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.49x = 96.92 × 38.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.49x = 3,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766.60/64.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.41

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