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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.71, 96.62 and 64.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.71, 96.62 and 64.08 is: 95.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.71 : 96.62 = 64.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.71/96.62 = 64.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.71x = 96.62 × 64.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.71x = 6,191.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,191.09/64.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.67

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