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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.95, 91.35 and 40.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.95, 91.35 and 40.64 is: 60.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.95 : 91.35 = 40.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.95/91.35 = 40.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.95x = 91.35 × 40.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.95x = 3,712.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712.01/60.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.90

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