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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.15, 96.19 and 40.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.15, 96.19 and 40.07 is: 60.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.15 : 96.19 = 40.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.15/96.19 = 40.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.15x = 96.19 × 40.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.15x = 3,854.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854.33/64.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.08

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