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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.18, 96.89 and 63.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.18, 96.89 and 63.82 is: 96.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.18 : 96.89 = 63.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.18/96.89 = 63.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.18x = 96.89 × 63.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.18x = 6,183.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,183.20/64.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.34

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