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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.20, 88.38 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.20, 88.38 and 60.60 is: 83.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.20 : 88.38 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.20/88.38 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.20x = 88.38 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.20x = 5,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,355.83/64.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.42

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