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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 95.71 and 60.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 95.71 and 60.57 is: 90.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 95.71 = 60.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/95.71 = 60.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 95.71 × 60.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 5,797.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797.15/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.47

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