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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.61, 88.58 and 63.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.61, 88.58 and 63.39 is: 86.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.61 : 88.58 = 63.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.61/88.58 = 63.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.61x = 88.58 × 63.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.61x = 5,614.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614.77/64.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.91

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