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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.96, 89.63 and 37.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.96, 89.63 and 37.32 is: 51.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.96 : 89.63 = 37.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.96/89.63 = 37.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.96x = 89.63 × 37.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.96x = 3,345.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345.49/64.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.50

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