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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 96.86 and 64.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 96.86 and 64.04 is: 95.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 96.86 = 64.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/96.86 = 64.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 96.86 × 64.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 6,202.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,202.91/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.90

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