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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.07, 88.85 and 60.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.07, 88.85 and 60.11 is: 83.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.07 : 88.85 = 60.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.07/88.85 = 60.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.07x = 88.85 × 60.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.07x = 5,340.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,340.77/64.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.36

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