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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.77, 89.36 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.77, 89.36 and 36.76 is: 50.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.77 : 89.36 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.77/89.36 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.77x = 89.36 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.77x = 3,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284.74/64.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.72

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