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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 88.98 and 62.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 88.98 and 62.54 is: 86.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 88.98 = 62.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/88.98 = 62.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 88.98 × 62.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 5,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,564.50/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.76

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