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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.35, 96.45 and 37.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.35, 96.45 and 37.24 is: 55.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.35 : 96.45 = 37.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.35/96.45 = 37.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.35x = 96.45 × 37.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.35x = 3,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592.17/64.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.82

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