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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.78, 96.94 and 40.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.78, 96.94 and 40.40 is: 60.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.78 : 96.94 = 40.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.78/96.94 = 40.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.78x = 96.94 × 40.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.78x = 3,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915.94/64.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.45

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