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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.83, 96.95 and 63.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.83, 96.95 and 63.92 is: 95.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.83 : 96.95 = 63.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.83/96.95 = 63.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.83x = 96.95 × 63.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.83x = 6,196.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,196.24/64.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.58

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