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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 96.20 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 96.20 and 55.46 is: 83.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 96.20 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/96.20 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 96.20 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 5,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,335.22/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.14

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