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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.94, 89.62 and 62.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.94, 89.62 and 62.04 is: 85.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.94 : 89.62 = 62.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.94/89.62 = 62.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.94x = 89.62 × 62.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.94x = 5,560.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,560.02/64.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.62

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