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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 88.79 and 61.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 88.79 and 61.73 is: 85.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 88.79 = 61.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/88.79 = 61.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 88.79 × 61.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 5,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,480.25/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.42

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