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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 96.90 and 40.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 96.90 and 40.62 is: 60.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 96.90 = 40.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/96.90 = 40.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 96.90 × 40.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 3,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936.08/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.85

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