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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 95.66 and 61.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 95.66 and 61.97 is: 92.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 95.66 = 61.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/95.66 = 61.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 95.66 × 61.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 5,927.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,927.73/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.34

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