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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.49, 88.91 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.49, 88.91 and 55.24 is: 76.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.49 : 88.91 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.49/88.91 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.49x = 88.91 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.49x = 4,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,911.39/64.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.16

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