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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 88.48 and 62.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 88.48 and 62.04 is: 85.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 88.48 = 62.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/88.48 = 62.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 88.48 × 62.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 5,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,488.86/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.56

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