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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 96.96 and 62.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 96.96 and 62.68 is: 93.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 96.96 = 62.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/96.96 = 62.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 96.96 × 62.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 6,077.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,077.45/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.85

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