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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.71, 96.90 and 40.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.71, 96.90 and 40.27 is: 60.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.71 : 96.90 = 40.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.71/96.90 = 40.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.71x = 96.90 × 40.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.71x = 3,902.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902.16/64.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.31

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