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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.18, 88.64 and 61.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.18, 88.64 and 61.14 is: 84.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.18 : 88.64 = 61.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.18/88.64 = 61.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.18x = 88.64 × 61.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.18x = 5,419.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419.45/64.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.44

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