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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.82, 88.90 and 63.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.82, 88.90 and 63.61 is: 87.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.82 : 88.90 = 63.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.82/88.90 = 63.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.82x = 88.90 × 63.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.82x = 5,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,654.55/64.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.23

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