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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 96.08 and 54.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 96.08 and 54.62 is: 81.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 96.08 = 54.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/96.08 = 54.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 96.08 × 54.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 5,247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247.14/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.69

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