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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.36, 88.68 and 61.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.36, 88.68 and 61.96 is: 85.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.36 : 88.68 = 61.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.36/88.68 = 61.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.36x = 88.68 × 61.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.36x = 5,494.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,494.61/64.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.37

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