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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.03, 95.91 and 41.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.03, 95.91 and 41.12 is: 61.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.03 : 95.91 = 41.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.03/95.91 = 41.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.03x = 95.91 × 41.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.03x = 3,943.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943.82/64.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.60

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