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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.83, 96.47 and 62.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.83, 96.47 and 62.63 is: 93.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.83 : 96.47 = 62.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.83/96.47 = 62.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.83x = 96.47 × 62.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.83x = 6,041.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,041.43/64.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.19

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