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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.63, 89.20 and 60.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.63, 89.20 and 60.72 is: 83.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.63 : 89.20 = 60.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.63/89.20 = 60.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.63x = 89.20 × 60.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.63x = 5,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,416.22/64.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.80

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