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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.24, 96.13 and 55.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.24, 96.13 and 55.80 is: 83.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.24 : 96.13 = 55.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.24/96.13 = 55.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.24x = 96.13 × 55.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.24x = 5,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364.05/64.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.50

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