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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.91, 97.28 and 37.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.91, 97.28 and 37.87 is: 56.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.91 : 97.28 = 37.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.91/97.28 = 37.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.91x = 97.28 × 37.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.91x = 3,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683.99/64.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.76

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