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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.80, 89.34 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.80, 89.34 and 55.08 is: 75.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.80 : 89.34 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.80/89.34 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.80x = 89.34 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.80x = 4,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920.85/64.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.94

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