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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.41, 88.68 and 55.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.41, 88.68 and 55.03 is: 75.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.41 : 88.68 = 55.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.41/88.68 = 55.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.41x = 88.68 × 55.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.41x = 4,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880.06/64.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.77

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