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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.51, 88.89 and 60.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.51, 88.89 and 60.05 is: 82.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.51 : 88.89 = 60.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.51/88.89 = 60.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.51x = 88.89 × 60.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.51x = 5,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337.84/64.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.74

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