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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.67, 96.86 and 37.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.67, 96.86 and 37.55 is: 56.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.67 : 96.86 = 37.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.67/96.86 = 37.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.67x = 96.86 × 37.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.67x = 3,637.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637.09/64.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.24

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