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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.41, 88.92 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.41, 88.92 and 55.68 is: 76.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.41 : 88.92 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.41/88.92 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.41x = 88.92 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.41x = 4,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951.07/64.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.87

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