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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.90, 89.56 and 40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.90, 89.56 and 40 is: 55.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.90 : 89.56 = 40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.90/89.56 = 40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.90x = 89.56 × 40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.90x = 3,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582.40/64.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.20

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