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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.27, 96.33 and 55.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.27, 96.33 and 55.55 is: 83.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.27 : 96.33 = 55.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.27/96.33 = 55.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.27x = 96.33 × 55.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.27x = 5,351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351.13/64.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.26

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