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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.36, 89.32 and 63.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.36, 89.32 and 63.60 is: 88.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.36 : 89.32 = 63.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.36/89.32 = 63.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.36x = 89.32 × 63.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.36x = 5,680.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,680.75/64.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.27

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