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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.47, 88.95 and 61.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.47, 88.95 and 61.71 is: 85.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.47 : 88.95 = 61.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.47/88.95 = 61.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.47x = 88.95 × 61.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.47x = 5,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,489.10/64.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.14

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