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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 89.30 and 40.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 89.30 and 40.19 is: 55.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 89.30 = 40.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/89.30 = 40.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 89.30 × 40.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 3,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588.62/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.42

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