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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.65, 89.26 and 40.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.65, 89.26 and 40.11 is: 55.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.65 : 89.26 = 40.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.65/89.26 = 40.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.65x = 89.26 × 40.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.65x = 3,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580.24/64.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.38

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