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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.03, 88.37 and 37.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.03, 88.37 and 37.81 is: 52.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.03 : 88.37 = 37.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.03/88.37 = 37.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.03x = 88.37 × 37.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.03x = 3,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341.08/64.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.18

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