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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.47, 96.58 and 37.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.47, 96.58 and 37.33 is: 55.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.47 : 96.58 = 37.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.47/96.58 = 37.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.47x = 96.58 × 37.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.47x = 3,605.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605.14/64.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.92

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