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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.49, 95.98 and 62.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.49, 95.98 and 62.33 is: 92.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.49 : 95.98 = 62.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.49/95.98 = 62.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.49x = 95.98 × 62.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.49x = 5,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,982.43/64.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.77

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