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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.71, 96.91 and 40.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.71, 96.91 and 40.34 is: 60.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.71 : 96.91 = 40.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.71/96.91 = 40.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.71x = 96.91 × 40.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.71x = 3,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909.49/64.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.42

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