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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.38, 88.74 and 55.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.38, 88.74 and 55.62 is: 76.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.38 : 88.74 = 55.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.38/88.74 = 55.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.38x = 88.74 × 55.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.38x = 4,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935.72/64.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.67

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