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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.57, 89.10 and 36.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.57, 89.10 and 36.94 is: 50.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.57 : 89.10 = 36.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.57/89.10 = 36.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.57x = 89.10 × 36.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.57x = 3,291.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291.35/64.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.97

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