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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.95, 96.82 and 61.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.95, 96.82 and 61.50 is: 91.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.95 : 96.82 = 61.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.95/96.82 = 61.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.95x = 96.82 × 61.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.95x = 5,954.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,954.43/64.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.68

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