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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.24, 96.19 and 37.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.24, 96.19 and 37.15 is: 55.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.24 : 96.19 = 37.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.24/96.19 = 37.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.24x = 96.19 × 37.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.24x = 3,573.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573.13/64.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.62

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