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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.96, 97.59 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.96, 97.59 and 55.84 is: 83.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.96 : 97.59 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.96/97.59 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.96x = 97.59 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.96x = 5,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449.47/64.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.90

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