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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.22, 96.38 and 37.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.22, 96.38 and 37.22 is: 55.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.22 : 96.38 = 37.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.22/96.38 = 37.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.22x = 96.38 × 37.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.22x = 3,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586.60/64.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.85

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