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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.69, 97.32 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.69, 97.32 and 60.50 is: 91.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 97.32 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/97.32 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 97.32 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 5,887.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,887.86/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.02

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