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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.58, 96.78 and 40.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.58, 96.78 and 40.52 is: 60.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.58 : 96.78 = 40.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.58/96.78 = 40.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.58x = 96.78 × 40.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.58x = 3,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921.53/64.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.72

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