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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.36, 88.82 and 36.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.36, 88.82 and 36.72 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.36 : 88.82 = 36.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.36/88.82 = 36.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.36x = 88.82 × 36.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.36x = 3,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261.72/64.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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