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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 96.94 and 32.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 96.94 and 32.13 is: 48.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 96.94 = 32.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/96.94 = 32.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 96.94 × 32.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 3,114.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114.68/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.20

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