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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 96.27 and 61.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 96.27 and 61.50 is: 91.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 96.27 = 61.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/96.27 = 61.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 96.27 × 61.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 5,920.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,920.61/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.62

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