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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 96.33 and 63.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 96.33 and 63.68 is: 94.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 96.33 = 63.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/96.33 = 63.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 96.33 × 63.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 6,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,133.81/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.83

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