Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64, 88.32 and 41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 64, 88.32 and 41 is: 56.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64 : 88.32 = 41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64/88.32 = 41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64x = 88.32 × 41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64x = 3,621.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,621.12/64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56.58
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