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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.84, 97.16 and 40.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.84, 97.16 and 40.74 is: 61.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.84 : 97.16 = 40.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.84/97.16 = 40.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.84x = 97.16 × 40.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.84x = 3,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958.84/64.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.05

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