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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.78, 97.33 and 40.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.78, 97.33 and 40.48 is: 60.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.78 : 97.33 = 40.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.78/97.33 = 40.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.78x = 97.33 × 40.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.78x = 3,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939.92/64.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.82

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