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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 96.84 and 63.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 96.84 and 63.06 is: 94.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 96.84 = 63.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/96.84 = 63.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 96.84 × 63.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 6,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,106.73/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.41

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