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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 96.19 and 60.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 96.19 and 60.57 is: 90.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 96.19 = 60.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/96.19 = 60.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 96.19 × 60.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 5,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,826.08/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.79

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