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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.64, 64.06 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.64, 64.06 and 41.28 is: 62.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.64 : 64.06 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.64/64.06 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.64x = 64.06 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.64x = 2,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644.40/42.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.02

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