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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 96.23 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 96.23 and 40.13 is: 60.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 96.23 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/96.23 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 96.23 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 3,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861.71/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.12

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