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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.44, 96.48 and 37.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.44, 96.48 and 37.26 is: 55.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.44 : 96.48 = 37.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.44/96.48 = 37.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.44x = 96.48 × 37.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.44x = 3,594.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594.84/64.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.79

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