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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 88.78 and 60.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 88.78 and 60.64 is: 83.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 88.78 = 60.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/88.78 = 60.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 88.78 × 60.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 5,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,383.62/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.13

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