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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.34, 88.66 and 62.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.34, 88.66 and 62.72 is: 86.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.34 : 88.66 = 62.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.34/88.66 = 62.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.34x = 88.66 × 62.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.34x = 5,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,560.76/64.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.43

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