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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.74, 96.92 and 40.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.74, 96.92 and 40.66 is: 60.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.74 : 96.92 = 40.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.74/96.92 = 40.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.74x = 96.92 × 40.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.74x = 3,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940.77/64.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.87

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