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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.92, 89.58 and 37.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.92, 89.58 and 37.28 is: 51.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.92 : 89.58 = 37.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.92/89.58 = 37.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.92x = 89.58 × 37.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.92x = 3,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340.08/64.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.45

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