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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.28, 88.72 and 36.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.28, 88.72 and 36.66 is: 50.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.28 : 88.72 = 36.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.28/88.72 = 36.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.28x = 88.72 × 36.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.28x = 3,252.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252.38/64.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.60

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