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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.91, 89.45 and 60.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.91, 89.45 and 60.01 is: 82.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.91 : 89.45 = 60.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.91/89.45 = 60.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.91x = 89.45 × 60.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.91x = 5,367.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,367.89/64.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.70

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