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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.09, 95.71 and 60.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.09, 95.71 and 60.58 is: 90.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.09 : 95.71 = 60.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.09/95.71 = 60.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.09x = 95.71 × 60.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.09x = 5,797.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797.33/64.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.46

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