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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.18, 95.95 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.18, 95.95 and 54.66 is: 81.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.18 : 95.95 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.18/95.95 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.18x = 95.95 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.18x = 5,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244.76/64.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.72

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