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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.81, 89.45 and 40.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.81, 89.45 and 40.24 is: 55.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.81 : 89.45 = 40.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.81/89.45 = 40.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.81x = 89.45 × 40.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.81x = 3,599.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599.47/64.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.54

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