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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.83, 97.32 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.83, 97.32 and 55.32 is: 83.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.83 : 97.32 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.83/97.32 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.83x = 97.32 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.83x = 5,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,383.74/64.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.04

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