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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 95.94 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 95.94 and 55.66 is: 83.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 95.94 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/95.94 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 95.94 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 5,340.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,340.02/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.28

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