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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.72, 96.81 and 55.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.72, 96.81 and 55.81 is: 83.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.72 : 96.81 = 55.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.72/96.81 = 55.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.72x = 96.81 × 55.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.72x = 5,402.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,402.97/64.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.48

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