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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 89.17 and 40.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 89.17 and 40.05 is: 55.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 89.17 = 40.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/89.17 = 40.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 89.17 × 40.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 3,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571.16/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.26

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