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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.27, 88.44 and 60.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.27, 88.44 and 60.22 is: 82.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.27 : 88.44 = 60.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.27/88.44 = 60.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.27x = 88.44 × 60.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.27x = 5,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,325.86/64.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.87

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