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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.21, 96.15 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.21, 96.15 and 61.88 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.21 : 96.15 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.21/96.15 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.21x = 96.15 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.21x = 5,949.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,949.87/64.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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