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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.60, 96.72 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.60, 96.72 and 40.44 is: 60.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.60 : 96.72 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.60/96.72 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.60x = 96.72 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.60x = 3,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911.36/64.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.55

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