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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 88.42 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 88.42 and 60.60 is: 83.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 88.42 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/88.42 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 88.42 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 5,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,358.25/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.67

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