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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.84, 96.73 and 62.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.84, 96.73 and 62.12 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.84 : 96.73 = 62.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.84/96.73 = 62.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.84x = 96.73 × 62.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.84x = 6,008.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,008.87/64.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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