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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.06, 96.15 and 37.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.06, 96.15 and 37.03 is: 55.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.06 : 96.15 = 37.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.06/96.15 = 37.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.06x = 96.15 × 37.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.06x = 3,560.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560.43/64.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.58

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