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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.87, 96.89 and 54.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.87, 96.89 and 54.62 is: 81.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.87 : 96.89 = 54.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.87/96.89 = 54.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.87x = 96.89 × 54.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.87x = 5,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,291.85/64.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.58

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