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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.52, 96.70 and 38.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.52, 96.70 and 38.86 is: 58.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.52 : 96.70 = 38.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.52/96.70 = 38.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.52x = 96.70 × 38.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.52x = 3,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757.76/64.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.24

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