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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.59, 96.67 and 38.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.59, 96.67 and 38.73 is: 57.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.59 : 96.67 = 38.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.59/96.67 = 38.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.59x = 96.67 × 38.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.59x = 3,744.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744.03/64.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.97

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