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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 88.50 and 36.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 88.50 and 36.51 is: 50.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 88.50 = 36.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/88.50 = 36.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 88.50 × 36.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 3,230.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230.51/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.37

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