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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.21, 88.65 and 60.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.21, 88.65 and 60.87 is: 84.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.21 : 88.65 = 60.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.21/88.65 = 60.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.21x = 88.65 × 60.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.21x = 5,396.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,396.13/64.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.04

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