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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 96.68 and 61.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 96.68 and 61.64 is: 92.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 96.68 = 61.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/96.68 = 61.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 96.68 × 61.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 5,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959.36/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.02

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