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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.70, 96.81 and 55.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.70, 96.81 and 55.79 is: 83.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.70 : 96.81 = 55.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.70/96.81 = 55.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.70x = 96.81 × 55.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.70x = 5,400.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400.55/64.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.48

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