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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.58, 96.91 and 38.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.58, 96.91 and 38.92 is: 58.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.58 : 96.91 = 38.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.58/96.91 = 38.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.58x = 96.91 × 38.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.58x = 3,771.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771.74/64.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.40

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