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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.50, 96.57 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.50, 96.57 and 55.32 is: 82.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.50 : 96.57 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.50/96.57 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.50x = 96.57 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.50x = 5,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342.25/64.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.83

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