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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.35, 88.81 and 36.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.35, 88.81 and 36.72 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.35 : 88.81 = 36.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.35/88.81 = 36.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.35x = 88.81 × 36.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.35x = 3,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261.34/64.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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