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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.72, 89.31 and 40.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.72, 89.31 and 40.15 is: 55.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.72 : 89.31 = 40.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.72/89.31 = 40.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.72x = 89.31 × 40.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.72x = 3,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585.80/64.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.40

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