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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64, 95.79 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64, 95.79 and 61.84 is: 92.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64 : 95.79 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64/95.79 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64x = 95.79 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64x = 5,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,923.65/64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.56

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