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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.94, 96.93 and 60.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.94, 96.93 and 60.62 is: 90.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.94 : 96.93 = 60.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.94/96.93 = 60.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.94x = 96.93 × 60.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.94x = 5,875.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,875.59/64.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.48

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