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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 97.51 and 60.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 97.51 and 60.04 is: 90.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 97.51 = 60.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/97.51 = 60.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 97.51 × 60.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 5,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,854.50/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.51

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