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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.74, 96.81 and 55.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.74, 96.81 and 55.86 is: 83.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.74 : 96.81 = 55.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.74/96.81 = 55.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.74x = 96.81 × 55.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.74x = 5,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,407.81/64.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.53

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