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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.69, 96.76 and 38.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.69, 96.76 and 38.95 is: 58.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 96.76 = 38.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/96.76 = 38.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 96.76 × 38.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 3,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768.80/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.26

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