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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 96.67 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 96.67 and 61.17 is: 91.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 96.67 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/96.67 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 96.67 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 5,913.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,913.30/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.62

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