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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.55, 96.81 and 63.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.55, 96.81 and 63.86 is: 95.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.55 : 96.81 = 63.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.55/96.81 = 63.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.55x = 96.81 × 63.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.55x = 6,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182.29/64.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.78

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