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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.05, 96.11 and 37.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.05, 96.11 and 37.02 is: 55.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.05 : 96.11 = 37.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.05/96.11 = 37.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.05x = 96.11 × 37.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.05x = 3,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557.81/64.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.55

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