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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 88.52 and 60.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 88.52 and 60.12 is: 82.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 88.52 = 60.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/88.52 = 60.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 88.52 × 60.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 5,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,321.52/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.93

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