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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.89, 97.11 and 60.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.89, 97.11 and 60.63 is: 90.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.89 : 97.11 = 60.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.89/97.11 = 60.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.89x = 97.11 × 60.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.89x = 5,887.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,887.78/64.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.73

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