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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.72, 96.96 and 32.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.72, 96.96 and 32.64 is: 48.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.72 : 96.96 = 32.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.72/96.96 = 32.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.72x = 96.96 × 32.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.72x = 3,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164.77/64.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.90

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