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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.26, 88.16 and 62.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.26, 88.16 and 62.73 is: 86.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.26 : 88.16 = 62.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.26/88.16 = 62.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.26x = 88.16 × 62.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.26x = 5,529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,529.96/64.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.06

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