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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.01, 88.34 and 36.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.01, 88.34 and 36.39 is: 50.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.01 : 88.34 = 36.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.01/88.34 = 36.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.01x = 88.34 × 36.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.01x = 3,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214.78/64.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.22

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