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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.05, 88.41 and 37.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.05, 88.41 and 37.83 is: 52.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.05 : 88.41 = 37.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.05/88.41 = 37.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.05x = 88.41 × 37.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.05x = 3,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344.55/64.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.22

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