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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.58, 96.66 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.58, 96.66 and 62.06 is: 92.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.58 : 96.66 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.58/96.66 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.58x = 96.66 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.58x = 5,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,998.72/64.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.89

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