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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 96.34 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 96.34 and 55.65 is: 83.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 96.34 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/96.34 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 96.34 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 5,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361.65/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.57

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