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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.61, 96.76 and 63.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.61, 96.76 and 63.37 is: 94.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.61 : 96.76 = 63.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.61/96.76 = 63.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.61x = 96.76 × 63.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.61x = 6,131.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,131.68/64.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.90

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