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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.02, 95.46 and 61.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.02, 95.46 and 61.68 is: 91.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.02 : 95.46 = 61.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.02/95.46 = 61.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.02x = 95.46 × 61.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.02x = 5,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,887.97/64.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.97

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