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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.06, 144.05 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.06, 144.05 and 38.27 is: 57.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.06 : 144.05 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.06/144.05 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.06x = 144.05 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.06x = 5,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,512.60/96.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.39

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