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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.19, 144.28 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.19, 144.28 and 38.44 is: 57.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.19 : 144.28 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.19/144.28 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.19x = 144.28 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.19x = 5,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,546.35/96.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.66

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