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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.32, 88.77 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.32, 88.77 and 36.69 is: 50.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.32 : 88.77 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.32/88.77 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.32x = 88.77 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.32x = 3,257.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257.30/64.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.64

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