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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.35, 96.30 and 41.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.35, 96.30 and 41.49 is: 62.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.35 : 96.30 = 41.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.35/96.30 = 41.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.35x = 96.30 × 41.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.35x = 3,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995.49/64.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.09

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