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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.95, 89.43 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.95, 89.43 and 55.74 is: 76.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.95 : 89.43 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.95/89.43 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.95x = 89.43 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.95x = 4,984.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984.83/64.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.75

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