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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.90, 96 and 41.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.90, 96 and 41.08 is: 61.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.90 : 96 = 41.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.90/96 = 41.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.90x = 96 × 41.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.90x = 3,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943.68/63.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.72

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