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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 88.87 and 60.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 88.87 and 60.19 is: 82.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 88.87 = 60.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/88.87 = 60.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 88.87 × 60.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 5,349.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,349.09/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.88

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