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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.83, 96.65 and 60.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.83, 96.65 and 60.96 is: 90.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.83 : 96.65 = 60.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.83/96.65 = 60.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.83x = 96.65 × 60.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.83x = 5,891.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,891.57/64.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.88

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