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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.46, 96.23 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.46, 96.23 and 60.60 is: 90.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.46 : 96.23 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.46/96.23 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.46x = 96.23 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.46x = 5,831.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,831.54/64.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.47

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