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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.74, 96.99 and 32.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.74, 96.99 and 32.64 is: 48.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.74 : 96.99 = 32.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.74/96.99 = 32.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.74x = 96.99 × 32.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.74x = 3,165.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165.75/64.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.90

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