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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 88.51 and 40.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 88.51 and 40.84 is: 56.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 88.51 = 40.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/88.51 = 40.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 88.51 × 40.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 3,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614.14/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.31

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