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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 96.27 and 61.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 96.27 and 61.98 is: 93.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 96.27 = 61.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/96.27 = 61.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 96.27 × 61.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 5,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,966.81/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.03

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