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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.02, 96.06 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.02, 96.06 and 36.60 is: 54.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.02 : 96.06 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.02/96.06 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.02x = 96.06 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.02x = 3,515.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515.80/64.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.92

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