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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.35, 95.72 and 62.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.35, 95.72 and 62.60 is: 93.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.35 : 95.72 = 62.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.35/95.72 = 62.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.35x = 95.72 × 62.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.35x = 5,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,991.75/64.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.11

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