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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.31, 96.57 and 61.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.31, 96.57 and 61.41 is: 92.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.31 : 96.57 = 61.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.31/96.57 = 61.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.31x = 96.57 × 61.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.31x = 5,930.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,930.36/64.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.22

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