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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.84, 97.43 and 60.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.84, 97.43 and 60.74 is: 91.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.84 : 97.43 = 60.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.84/97.43 = 60.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.84x = 97.43 × 60.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.84x = 5,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,917.11/64.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.26

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