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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 89.43 and 63.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 89.43 and 63.71 is: 88.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 89.43 = 63.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/89.43 = 63.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 89.43 × 63.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 5,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,697.59/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.02

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