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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.64, 83.96 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.64, 83.96 and 61.44 is: 83.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.64 : 83.96 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.64/83.96 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.64x = 83.96 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.64x = 5,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158.50/61.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.69

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