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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 95.57 and 62.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 95.57 and 62.57 is: 93.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 95.57 = 62.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/95.57 = 62.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 95.57 × 62.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 5,979.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,979.02/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.22

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