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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.47, 89 and 60.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.47, 89 and 60.38 is: 83.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.47 : 89 = 60.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.47/89 = 60.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.47x = 89 × 60.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.47x = 5,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,373.82/64.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.35

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