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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.35, 96.38 and 37.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.35, 96.38 and 37.28 is: 55.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.35 : 96.38 = 37.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.35/96.38 = 37.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.35x = 96.38 × 37.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.35x = 3,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592.90/64.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.84

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