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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.15, 88.56 and 55.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.15, 88.56 and 55.93 is: 77.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.15 : 88.56 = 55.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.15/88.56 = 55.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.15x = 88.56 × 55.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.15x = 4,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953.16/64.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.21

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