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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.26, 88.68 and 36.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.26, 88.68 and 36.64 is: 50.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.26 : 88.68 = 36.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.26/88.68 = 36.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.26x = 88.68 × 36.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.26x = 3,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249.24/64.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.56

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