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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 96.25 and 60.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 96.25 and 60.79 is: 91.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 96.25 = 60.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/96.25 = 60.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 96.25 × 60.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 5,851.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,851.04/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.31

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