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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64, 88.05 and 61.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64, 88.05 and 61.30 is: 84.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64 : 88.05 = 61.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64/88.05 = 61.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64x = 88.05 × 61.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64x = 5,397.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,397.47/64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.34

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