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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 96.35 and 62.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 96.35 and 62.64 is: 94.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 96.35 = 62.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/96.35 = 62.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 96.35 × 62.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 6,035.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,035.05/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.05

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