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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.38, 96.36 and 40.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.38, 96.36 and 40.32 is: 60.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.38 : 96.36 = 40.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.38/96.36 = 40.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.38x = 96.36 × 40.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.38x = 3,885.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885.24/64.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.35

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