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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 96.74 and 37.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 96.74 and 37.13 is: 55.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 96.74 = 37.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/96.74 = 37.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 96.74 × 37.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 3,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591.96/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.66

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