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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 96.15 and 33.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 96.15 and 33.71 is: 50.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 96.15 = 33.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/96.15 = 33.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 96.15 × 33.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 3,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240.86/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.50

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