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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.92, 96.78 and 62.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.92, 96.78 and 62.04 is: 92.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.92 : 96.78 = 62.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.92/96.78 = 62.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.92x = 96.78 × 62.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.92x = 6,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004.23/64.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.49

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