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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.94, 97.50 and 40.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.94, 97.50 and 40.91 is: 61.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.94 : 97.50 = 40.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.94/97.50 = 40.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.94x = 97.50 × 40.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.94x = 3,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988.73/64.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.42

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