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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.44, 89.46 and 62.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.44, 89.46 and 62.46 is: 86.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.44 : 89.46 = 62.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.44/89.46 = 62.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.44x = 89.46 × 62.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.44x = 5,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587.67/64.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.71

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