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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.66, 89.16 and 60.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.66, 89.16 and 60.58 is: 83.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.66 : 89.16 = 60.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.66/89.16 = 60.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.66x = 89.16 × 60.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.66x = 5,401.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401.31/64.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.53

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