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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.21, 144.35 and 38.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.21, 144.35 and 38.45 is: 57.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.21 : 144.35 = 38.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.21/144.35 = 38.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.21x = 144.35 × 38.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.21x = 5,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,550.26/96.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.69

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