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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.03, 95.55 and 57.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.03, 95.55 and 57.22 is: 85.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.03 : 95.55 = 57.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.03/95.55 = 57.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.03x = 95.55 × 57.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.03x = 5,466.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,466.89/64.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.38

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