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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.60, 96.84 and 38.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.60, 96.84 and 38.96 is: 58.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.60 : 96.84 = 38.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.60/96.84 = 38.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.60x = 96.84 × 38.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.60x = 3,772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772.89/64.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.40

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