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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.49, 96.73 and 40.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.49, 96.73 and 40.08 is: 60.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.49 : 96.73 = 40.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.49/96.73 = 40.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.49x = 96.73 × 40.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.49x = 3,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876.84/64.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.11

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