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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.71, 89.28 and 40.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.71, 89.28 and 40.14 is: 55.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.71 : 89.28 = 40.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.71/89.28 = 40.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.71x = 89.28 × 40.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.71x = 3,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583.34/64.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.38

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