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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.05, 96 and 41.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.05, 96 and 41.21 is: 61.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.05 : 96 = 41.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.05/96 = 41.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.05x = 96 × 41.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.05x = 3,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955.68/64.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.76

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