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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.63, 88.96 and 54.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.63, 88.96 and 54.15 is: 74.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.63 : 88.96 = 54.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.63/88.96 = 54.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.63x = 88.96 × 54.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.63x = 4,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817.18/64.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.53

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