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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.07, 144.06 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.07, 144.06 and 38.27 is: 57.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.07 : 144.06 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.07/144.06 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.07x = 144.06 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.07x = 5,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,512.56/96.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.38

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