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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.46, 96.76 and 61.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.46, 96.76 and 61.73 is: 92.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.46 : 96.76 = 61.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.46/96.76 = 61.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.46x = 96.76 × 61.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.46x = 5,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,972.95/64.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.66

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