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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.28, 88.48 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.28, 88.48 and 55.04 is: 75.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.28 : 88.48 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.28/88.48 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.28x = 88.48 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.28x = 4,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869.94/64.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.76

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