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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.82, 89.34 and 62.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.82, 89.34 and 62.30 is: 85.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.82 : 89.34 = 62.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.82/89.34 = 62.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.82x = 89.34 × 62.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.82x = 5,565.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565.88/64.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.87

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