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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.26, 96.48 and 40.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.26, 96.48 and 40.32 is: 60.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.26 : 96.48 = 40.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.26/96.48 = 40.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.26x = 96.48 × 40.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.26x = 3,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890.07/64.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.54

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