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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 97.08 and 60.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 97.08 and 60.18 is: 90.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 97.08 = 60.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/97.08 = 60.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 97.08 × 60.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 5,842.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,842.27/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.41

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