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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.97, 89.66 and 37.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.97, 89.66 and 37.34 is: 51.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.97 : 89.66 = 37.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.97/89.66 = 37.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.97x = 89.66 × 37.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.97x = 3,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347.89/64.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.53

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