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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 88.49 and 63.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 88.49 and 63.45 is: 87.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 88.49 = 63.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/88.49 = 63.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 88.49 × 63.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 5,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614.85/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.47

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