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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 96.90 and 32.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 96.90 and 32.55 is: 48.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 96.90 = 32.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/96.90 = 32.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 96.90 × 32.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 3,154.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154.10/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.81

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