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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.98, 89.64 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.98, 89.64 and 63 is: 86.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.98 : 89.64 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.98/89.64 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.98x = 89.64 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.98x = 5,647.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647.32/64.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.91

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