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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.09, 95.91 and 41.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.09, 95.91 and 41.16 is: 61.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.09 : 95.91 = 41.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.09/95.91 = 41.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.09x = 95.91 × 41.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.09x = 3,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947.66/64.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.60

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