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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.79, 97.18 and 40.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.79, 97.18 and 40.49 is: 60.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.79 : 97.18 = 40.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.79/97.18 = 40.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.79x = 97.18 × 40.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.79x = 3,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934.82/64.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.73

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