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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.36, 88.41 and 62.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.36, 88.41 and 62.54 is: 85.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.36 : 88.41 = 62.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.36/88.41 = 62.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.36x = 88.41 × 62.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.36x = 5,529.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,529.16/64.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.91

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