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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.94, 97.88 and 61.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.94, 97.88 and 61.01 is: 91.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.94 : 97.88 = 61.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.94/97.88 = 61.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.94x = 97.88 × 61.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.94x = 5,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,971.66/64.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.96

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