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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.20, 96.12 and 37.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.20, 96.12 and 37.10 is: 55.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.20 : 96.12 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.20/96.12 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.20x = 96.12 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.20x = 3,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566.05/64.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.55

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