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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 88.54 and 36.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 88.54 and 36.53 is: 50.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 88.54 = 36.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/88.54 = 36.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 88.54 × 36.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 3,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234.37/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.40

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