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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.43, 88.95 and 62.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.43, 88.95 and 62.55 is: 86.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.43 : 88.95 = 62.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.43/88.95 = 62.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.43x = 88.95 × 62.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.43x = 5,563.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563.82/64.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.36

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