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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.06, 96.23 and 40.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.06, 96.23 and 40.03 is: 60.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.06 : 96.23 = 40.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.06/96.23 = 40.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.06x = 96.23 × 40.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.06x = 3,852.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852.09/64.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.13

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