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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 96.02 and 41.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 96.02 and 41.20 is: 61.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 96.02 = 41.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/96.02 = 41.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 96.02 × 41.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 3,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956.02/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.74

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