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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 95.58 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 95.58 and 60 is: 89.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 95.58 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/95.58 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 95.58 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 5,734.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,734.80/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.41

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