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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 97.28 and 61.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 97.28 and 61.80 is: 92.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 97.28 = 61.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/97.28 = 61.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 97.28 × 61.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 6,011.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011.90/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.83

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