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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 96.17 and 41.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 96.17 and 41.33 is: 61.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 96.17 = 41.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/96.17 = 41.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 96.17 × 41.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 3,974.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974.71/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.92

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