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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 96.41 and 62.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 96.41 and 62.75 is: 94.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 96.41 = 62.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/96.41 = 62.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 96.41 × 62.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 6,048.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,048.93/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.18

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