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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 96.26 and 62.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 96.26 and 62.84 is: 94.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 96.26 = 62.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/96.26 = 62.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 96.26 × 62.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 6,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,048.90/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.33

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