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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 89.57 and 62.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 89.57 and 62.20 is: 86.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 89.57 = 62.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/89.57 = 62.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 89.57 × 62.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 5,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571.52/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.07

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