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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.53, 98.42 and 64.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.53, 98.42 and 64.63 is: 88.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.53 : 98.42 = 64.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.53/98.42 = 64.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.53x = 98.42 × 64.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.53x = 6,360.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360.39/71.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.93

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