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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.33, 88.19 and 62.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.33, 88.19 and 62.61 is: 85.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.33 : 88.19 = 62.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.33/88.19 = 62.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.33x = 88.19 × 62.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.33x = 5,521.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,521.17/64.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.83

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