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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.50, 96.55 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.50, 96.55 and 61.16 is: 91.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.50 : 96.55 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.50/96.55 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.50x = 96.55 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.50x = 5,905.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,905.09/64.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.55

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