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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64 : 88.32 = 41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64/88.32 = 41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64x = 88.32 × 41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64x = 3,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621.12/64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.58

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