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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.56, 97.84 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.56, 97.84 and 55.44 is: 82.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.56 : 97.84 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.56/97.84 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.56x = 97.84 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.56x = 5,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,424.25/65.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.74

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