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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 88.35 and 61.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 88.35 and 61.86 is: 85.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 88.35 = 61.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/88.35 = 61.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 88.35 × 61.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 5,465.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,465.33/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.15

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