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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.85, 96.81 and 62.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.85, 96.81 and 62.29 is: 92.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.85 : 96.81 = 62.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.85/96.81 = 62.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.85x = 96.81 × 62.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.85x = 6,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,029.99/64.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.98

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