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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.22, 88.86 and 62.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.22, 88.86 and 62.69 is: 86.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.22 : 88.86 = 62.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.22/88.86 = 62.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.22x = 88.86 × 62.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.22x = 5,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,570.19/64.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.74

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