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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.02, 95.94 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.02, 95.94 and 60.21 is: 90.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.02 : 95.94 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.02/95.94 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.02x = 95.94 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.02x = 5,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,776.55/64.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.23

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