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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.55, 96.84 and 53.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.55, 96.84 and 53.15 is: 79.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.55 : 96.84 = 53.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.55/96.84 = 53.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.55x = 96.84 × 53.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.55x = 5,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,147.05/64.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.74

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