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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.88, 89.52 and 40.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.88, 89.52 and 40.34 is: 55.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.88 : 89.52 = 40.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.88/89.52 = 40.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.88x = 89.52 × 40.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.88x = 3,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611.24/64.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.66

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