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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.83, 88.76 and 63.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.83, 88.76 and 63.21 is: 86.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.83 : 88.76 = 63.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.83/88.76 = 63.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.83x = 88.76 × 63.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.83x = 5,610.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,610.20/64.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.54

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