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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.30, 88.48 and 61.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.30, 88.48 and 61.48 is: 84.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.30 : 88.48 = 61.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.30/88.48 = 61.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.30x = 88.48 × 61.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.30x = 5,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439.75/64.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.60

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