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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.41, 96.63 and 36.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.41, 96.63 and 36.99 is: 55.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.41 : 96.63 = 36.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.41/96.63 = 36.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.41x = 96.63 × 36.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.41x = 3,574.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574.34/64.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.49

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