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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 96.17 and 41.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 96.17 and 41.23 is: 61.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 96.17 = 41.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/96.17 = 41.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 96.17 × 41.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 3,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965.09/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.84

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