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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.22, 95.97 and 60.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.22, 95.97 and 60.80 is: 90.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.22 : 95.97 = 60.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.22/95.97 = 60.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.22x = 95.97 × 60.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.22x = 5,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834.67/64.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.85

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