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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.07, 95.94 and 36.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.07, 95.94 and 36.93 is: 55.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.07 : 95.94 = 36.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.07/95.94 = 36.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.07x = 95.94 × 36.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.07x = 3,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543.06/64.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.30

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