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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.21, 88.59 and 40.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.21, 88.59 and 40.88 is: 56.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.21 : 88.59 = 40.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.21/88.59 = 40.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.21x = 88.59 × 40.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.21x = 3,620.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620.91/64.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.39

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