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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 89.33 and 37.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 89.33 and 37.09 is: 51.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 89.33 = 37.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/89.33 = 37.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 89.33 × 37.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 3,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312.98/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.18

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