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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.91, 97.43 and 40.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.91, 97.43 and 40.88 is: 61.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.91 : 97.43 = 40.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.91/97.43 = 40.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.91x = 97.43 × 40.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.91x = 3,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,982.25/64.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.36

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