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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.63, 96.90 and 54.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.63, 96.90 and 54.55 is: 81.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.63 : 96.90 = 54.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.63/96.90 = 54.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.63x = 96.90 × 54.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.63x = 5,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285.90/64.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.79

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