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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.88, 89.49 and 55.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.88, 89.49 and 55.73 is: 76.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.88 : 89.49 = 55.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.88/89.49 = 55.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.88x = 89.49 × 55.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.88x = 4,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987.28/64.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.87

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