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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.45, 89.09 and 55.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.45, 89.09 and 55.22 is: 76.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.45 : 89.09 = 55.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.45/89.09 = 55.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.45x = 89.09 × 55.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.45x = 4,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919.55/64.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.33

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