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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.87, 89.33 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.87, 89.33 and 55.66 is: 76.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.87 : 89.33 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.87/89.33 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.87x = 89.33 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.87x = 4,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971.66/64.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.65

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