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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.05, 88.39 and 40.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.05, 88.39 and 40.72 is: 56.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.05 : 88.39 = 40.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.05/88.39 = 40.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.05x = 88.39 × 40.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.05x = 3,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599.24/64.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.19

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