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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.50, 88.88 and 60.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.50, 88.88 and 60.06 is: 82.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.50 : 88.88 = 60.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.50/88.88 = 60.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.50x = 88.88 × 60.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.50x = 5,338.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,338.13/64.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.76

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