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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 89.38 and 37.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 89.38 and 37.13 is: 51.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 89.38 = 37.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/89.38 = 37.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 89.38 × 37.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 3,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318.81/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.25

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