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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.39, 88.27 and 63.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.39, 88.27 and 63.44 is: 86.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.39 : 88.27 = 63.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.39/88.27 = 63.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.39x = 88.27 × 63.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.39x = 5,599.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599.85/64.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.97

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