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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.34, 95.92 and 55.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.34, 95.92 and 55.70 is: 83.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.34 : 95.92 = 55.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.34/95.92 = 55.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.34x = 95.92 × 55.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.34x = 5,342.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342.74/64.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.04

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