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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.26, 95.91 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.26, 95.91 and 55.65 is: 83.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.26 : 95.91 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.26/95.91 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.26x = 95.91 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.26x = 5,337.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337.39/64.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.06

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