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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 95.96 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 95.96 and 55.46 is: 83.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 95.96 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/95.96 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 95.96 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 5,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,321.94/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.00

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