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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 88.65 and 55.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 88.65 and 55.96 is: 77.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 88.65 = 55.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/88.65 = 55.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 88.65 × 55.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 4,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,960.95/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.32

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