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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.67, 88.68 and 63.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.67, 88.68 and 63.55 is: 87.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.67 : 88.68 = 63.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.67/88.68 = 63.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.67x = 88.68 × 63.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.67x = 5,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,635.96/64.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.16

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