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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 96.96 and 39.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 96.96 and 39.06 is: 58.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 96.96 = 39.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/96.96 = 39.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 96.96 × 39.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 3,787.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787.26/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.55

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