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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.70, 96.99 and 40.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.70, 96.99 and 40.37 is: 60.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.70 : 96.99 = 40.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.70/96.99 = 40.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.70x = 96.99 × 40.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.70x = 3,915.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915.49/64.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.52

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