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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.39, 89.34 and 63.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.39, 89.34 and 63.79 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.39 : 89.34 = 63.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.39/89.34 = 63.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.39x = 89.34 × 63.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.39x = 5,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,698.68/64.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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