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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 96 and 40.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 96 and 40.02 is: 59.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 96 = 40.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/96 = 40.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 96 × 40.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 3,841.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841.92/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.90

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