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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.86, 97.32 and 61.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.86, 97.32 and 61.41 is: 92.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.86 : 97.32 = 61.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.86/97.32 = 61.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.86x = 97.32 × 61.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.86x = 5,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,976.42/64.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.14

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