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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.94, 90.16 and 62.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.94, 90.16 and 62.96 is: 87.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.94 : 90.16 = 62.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.94/90.16 = 62.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.94x = 90.16 × 62.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.94x = 5,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,676.16/64.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.41

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