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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 96.41 and 60.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 96.41 and 60.51 is: 90.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 96.41 = 60.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/96.41 = 60.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 96.41 × 60.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 5,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,833.47/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.12

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