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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 88.34 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 88.34 and 60.21 is: 82.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 88.34 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/88.34 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 88.34 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 5,318.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,318.65/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.88

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