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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.55, 96.29 and 57.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.55, 96.29 and 57.26 is: 85.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.55 : 96.29 = 57.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.55/96.29 = 57.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.55x = 96.29 × 57.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.55x = 5,513.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,513.19/64.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.41

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