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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.74, 89.37 and 40.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.74, 89.37 and 40.20 is: 55.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.74 : 89.37 = 40.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.74/89.37 = 40.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.74x = 89.37 × 40.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.74x = 3,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592.67/64.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.49

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