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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.22, 88.68 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.22, 88.68 and 55.02 is: 75.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.22 : 88.68 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.22/88.68 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.22x = 88.68 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.22x = 4,879.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,879.17/64.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.98

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