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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.39, 96.46 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.39, 96.46 and 61.11 is: 91.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.39 : 96.46 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.39/96.46 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.39x = 96.46 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.39x = 5,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,894.67/64.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.55

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