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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 88.37 and 36.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 88.37 and 36.40 is: 50.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 88.37 = 36.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/88.37 = 36.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 88.37 × 36.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 3,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216.77/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.23

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