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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 95.78 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 95.78 and 61.16 is: 91.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 95.78 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/95.78 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 95.78 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 5,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,857.58/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.25

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