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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 88.62 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 88.62 and 61.46 is: 84.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 88.62 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/88.62 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 88.62 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 5,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,446.59/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.80

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