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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.71, 145.08 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.71, 145.08 and 38.93 is: 58.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.71 : 145.08 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.71/145.08 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.71x = 145.08 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.71x = 5,647.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647.24/96.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.40

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