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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.39, 96.72 and 61.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.39, 96.72 and 61.63 is: 92.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.39 : 96.72 = 61.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.39/96.72 = 61.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.39x = 96.72 × 61.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.39x = 5,960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,960.85/64.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.57

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