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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.22, 88.53 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.22, 88.53 and 55.46 is: 76.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.22 : 88.53 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.22/88.53 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.22x = 88.53 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.22x = 4,909.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909.87/64.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.45

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