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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 89 and 62.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 89 and 62.41 is: 86.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 89 = 62.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/89 = 62.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 89 × 62.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 5,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,554.49/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.08

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