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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 88.94 and 62.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 88.94 and 62.64 is: 86.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 88.94 = 62.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/88.94 = 62.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 88.94 × 62.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 5,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571.20/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.21

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