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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.59, 96.18 and 63.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.59, 96.18 and 63.62 is: 94.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.59 : 96.18 = 63.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.59/96.18 = 63.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.59x = 96.18 × 63.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.59x = 6,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,118.17/64.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.72

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