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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.81, 96.62 and 60.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.81, 96.62 and 60.76 is: 90.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.81 : 96.62 = 60.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.81/96.62 = 60.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.81x = 96.62 × 60.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.81x = 5,870.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,870.63/64.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.58

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