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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.11, 87.89 and 62.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.11, 87.89 and 62.89 is: 86.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.11 : 87.89 = 62.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.11/87.89 = 62.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.11x = 87.89 × 62.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.11x = 5,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,527.40/64.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.22

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