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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 96.69 and 40.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 96.69 and 40.10 is: 60.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 96.69 = 40.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/96.69 = 40.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 96.69 × 40.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 3,877.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877.27/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.08

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