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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64, 96.01 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64, 96.01 and 33.55 is: 50.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64 : 96.01 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64/96.01 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64x = 96.01 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64x = 3,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221.14/64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.33

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