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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.51, 89.02 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.51, 89.02 and 36.87 is: 50.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.51 : 89.02 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.51/89.02 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.51x = 89.02 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.51x = 3,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282.30/64.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.88

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