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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.23, 97.38 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.23, 97.38 and 60.68 is: 90.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.23 : 97.38 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.23/97.38 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.23x = 97.38 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.23x = 5,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,908.96/65.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.58

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