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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.89, 89.04 and 62.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.89, 89.04 and 62.46 is: 85.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.89 : 89.04 = 62.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.89/89.04 = 62.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.89x = 89.04 × 62.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.89x = 5,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,561.44/64.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.71

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