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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.59, 96.45 and 61.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.59, 96.45 and 61.08 is: 91.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.59 : 96.45 = 61.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.59/96.45 = 61.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.59x = 96.45 × 61.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.59x = 5,891.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,891.17/64.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.21

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