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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 88.47 and 36.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 88.47 and 36.11 is: 49.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 88.47 = 36.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/88.47 = 36.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 88.47 × 36.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 3,194.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194.21/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.82

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