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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.15, 96.38 and 41.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.15, 96.38 and 41.33 is: 62.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.15 : 96.38 = 41.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.15/96.38 = 41.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.15x = 96.38 × 41.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.15x = 3,983.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983.39/64.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.09

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