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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.32, 88.88 and 62.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.32, 88.88 and 62.32 is: 86.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.32 : 88.88 = 62.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.32/88.88 = 62.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.32x = 88.88 × 62.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.32x = 5,539.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,539.00/64.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.12

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