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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.18, 96.26 and 41.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.18, 96.26 and 41.29 is: 61.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.18 : 96.26 = 41.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.18/96.26 = 41.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.18x = 96.26 × 41.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.18x = 3,974.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974.58/64.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.93

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