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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.33, 96.44 and 41.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.33, 96.44 and 41.44 is: 62.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.33 : 96.44 = 41.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.33/96.44 = 41.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.33x = 96.44 × 41.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.33x = 3,996.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996.17/64.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.12

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