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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 88.10 and 60.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 88.10 and 60.75 is: 83.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 88.10 = 60.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/88.10 = 60.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 88.10 × 60.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 5,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,352.08/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.33

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