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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.11, 88.48 and 40.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.11, 88.48 and 40.82 is: 56.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.11 : 88.48 = 40.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.11/88.48 = 40.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.11x = 88.48 × 40.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.11x = 3,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611.36/64.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.33

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