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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.82, 96.67 and 62.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.82, 96.67 and 62.91 is: 93.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.82 : 96.67 = 62.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.82/96.67 = 62.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.82x = 96.67 × 62.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.82x = 6,081.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,081.51/64.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.82

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