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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.67, 89.64 and 60.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.67, 89.64 and 60.53 is: 83.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.67 : 89.64 = 60.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.67/89.64 = 60.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.67x = 89.64 × 60.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.67x = 5,425.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,425.46/64.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.90

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