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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.31, 88.72 and 37.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.31, 88.72 and 37.70 is: 52.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.31 : 88.72 = 37.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.31/88.72 = 37.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.31x = 88.72 × 37.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.31x = 3,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344.74/64.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.01

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