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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.49, 88.79 and 61.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.49, 88.79 and 61.83 is: 85.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.49 : 88.79 = 61.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.49/88.79 = 61.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.49x = 88.79 × 61.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.49x = 5,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,489.58/64.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.13

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