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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.63, 144.91 and 38.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.63, 144.91 and 38.84 is: 58.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.63 : 144.91 = 38.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.63/144.91 = 38.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.63x = 144.91 × 38.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.63x = 5,628.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,628.07/96.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.24

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