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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.22, 96.36 and 32.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.22, 96.36 and 32.18 is: 48.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.22 : 96.36 = 32.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.22/96.36 = 32.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.22x = 96.36 × 32.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.22x = 3,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100.86/64.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.29

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