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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.66, 89.19 and 40.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.66, 89.19 and 40.11 is: 55.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.66 : 89.19 = 40.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.66/89.19 = 40.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.66x = 89.19 × 40.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.66x = 3,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577.41/64.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.33

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