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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.29, 95.98 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.29, 95.98 and 61.59 is: 91.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.29 : 95.98 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.29/95.98 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.29x = 95.98 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.29x = 5,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,911.25/64.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.95

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