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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.41, 94.97 and 43.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.41, 94.97 and 43.16 is: 64.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.41 : 94.97 = 43.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.41/94.97 = 43.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.41x = 94.97 × 43.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.41x = 4,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098.21/63.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.64

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