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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 95.65 and 63.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 95.65 and 63.72 is: 95.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 95.65 = 63.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/95.65 = 63.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 95.65 × 63.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 6,094.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,094.66/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.04

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