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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.55, 89.31 and 56.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.55, 89.31 and 56.37 is: 78.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.55 : 89.31 = 56.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.55/89.31 = 56.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.55x = 89.31 × 56.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.55x = 5,034.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034.95/64.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.00

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