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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.06, 95.90 and 36.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.06, 95.90 and 36.94 is: 55.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.06 : 95.90 = 36.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.06/95.90 = 36.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.06x = 95.90 × 36.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.06x = 3,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542.55/64.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.30

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