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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.57, 88.98 and 60.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.57, 88.98 and 60.69 is: 83.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.57 : 88.98 = 60.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.57/88.98 = 60.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.57x = 88.98 × 60.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.57x = 5,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400.20/64.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.63

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