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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 88.48 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 88.48 and 55.83 is: 77.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 88.48 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/88.48 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 88.48 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 4,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940.24/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.15

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