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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.69, 97.23 and 60.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.69, 97.23 and 60.23 is: 90.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 97.23 = 60.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/97.23 = 60.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 97.23 × 60.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 5,856.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,856.16/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.53

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