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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.21, 96.36 and 33.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.21, 96.36 and 33.79 is: 50.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.21 : 96.36 = 33.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.21/96.36 = 33.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.21x = 96.36 × 33.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.21x = 3,256.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256.00/64.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.71

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