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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 89.34 and 55.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 89.34 and 55.55 is: 76.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 89.34 = 55.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/89.34 = 55.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 89.34 × 55.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 4,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,963.06/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.67

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