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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.50, 89.04 and 60.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.50, 89.04 and 60.90 is: 84.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.50 : 89.04 = 60.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.50/89.04 = 60.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.50x = 89.04 × 60.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.50x = 5,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,422.54/64.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.07

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