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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.24, 96.26 and 36.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.24, 96.26 and 36.77 is: 55.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.24 : 96.26 = 36.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.24/96.26 = 36.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.24x = 96.26 × 36.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.24x = 3,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539.67/64.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.10

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