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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.65, 97.04 and 60.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.65, 97.04 and 60.18 is: 90.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.65 : 97.04 = 60.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.65/97.04 = 60.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.65x = 97.04 × 60.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.65x = 5,839.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,839.57/64.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.33

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