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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.64, 62.13 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.64, 62.13 and 41.28 is: 61.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.64 : 62.13 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.64/62.13 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.64x = 62.13 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.64x = 2,564.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564.73/41.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.59

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