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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64, 95.84 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64, 95.84 and 61.76 is: 92.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64 : 95.84 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64/95.84 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64x = 95.84 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64x = 5,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,919.08/64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.49

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