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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 96.89 and 60.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 96.89 and 60.03 is: 89.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 96.89 = 60.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/96.89 = 60.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 96.89 × 60.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 5,816.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,816.01/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.82

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