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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.63, 96.86 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.63, 96.86 and 38.93 is: 58.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.63 : 96.86 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.63/96.86 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.63x = 96.86 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.63x = 3,770.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770.37/64.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.34

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