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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.46, 88.96 and 36.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.46, 88.96 and 36.83 is: 50.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.46 : 88.96 = 36.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.46/88.96 = 36.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.46x = 88.96 × 36.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.46x = 3,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276.40/64.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.83

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