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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.25, 96.52 and 41.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.25, 96.52 and 41.46 is: 62.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.25 : 96.52 = 41.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.25/96.52 = 41.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.25x = 96.52 × 41.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.25x = 4,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001.62/64.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.29

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