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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 96.22 and 37.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 96.22 and 37.12 is: 55.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 96.22 = 37.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/96.22 = 37.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 96.22 × 37.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 3,571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571.69/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.70

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