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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.83, 88.94 and 63.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.83, 88.94 and 63.13 is: 86.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.83 : 88.94 = 63.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.83/88.94 = 63.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.83x = 88.94 × 63.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.83x = 5,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614.38/64.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.60

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