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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 95.86 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 95.86 and 36.90 is: 55.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 95.86 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/95.86 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 95.86 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 3,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537.23/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.23

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