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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.81, 96.68 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.81, 96.68 and 64.14 is: 95.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.81 : 96.68 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.81/96.68 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.81x = 96.68 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.81x = 6,201.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,201.06/64.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.68

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