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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 96.66 and 62.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 96.66 and 62.51 is: 93.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 96.66 = 62.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/96.66 = 62.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 96.66 × 62.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 6,042.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042.22/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.63

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