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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.30, 88.68 and 62.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.30, 88.68 and 62.25 is: 85.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.30 : 88.68 = 62.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.30/88.68 = 62.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.30x = 88.68 × 62.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.30x = 5,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,520.06/64.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.85

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