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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.52, 96.60 and 37.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.52, 96.60 and 37.45 is: 56.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.52 : 96.60 = 37.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.52/96.60 = 37.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.52x = 96.60 × 37.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.52x = 3,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617.67/64.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.07

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