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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.44, 88.72 and 55.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.44, 88.72 and 55.22 is: 76.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.44 : 88.72 = 55.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.44/88.72 = 55.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.44x = 88.72 × 55.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.44x = 4,898.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898.54/64.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.02

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