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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 96.17 and 62.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 96.17 and 62.70 is: 93.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 96.17 = 62.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/96.17 = 62.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 96.17 × 62.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 6,029.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,029.55/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.31

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