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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.42, 96.39 and 62.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.42, 96.39 and 62.44 is: 93.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.42 : 96.39 = 62.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.42/96.39 = 62.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.42x = 96.39 × 62.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.42x = 6,018.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,018.35/64.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.43

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