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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.57, 97.32 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.57, 97.32 and 55.66 is: 83.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.57 : 97.32 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.57/97.32 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.57x = 97.32 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.57x = 5,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,416.83/64.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.89

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