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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.40, 96.66 and 41.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.40, 96.66 and 41.63 is: 62.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.40 : 96.66 = 41.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.40/96.66 = 41.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.40x = 96.66 × 41.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.40x = 4,023.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023.47/64.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.48

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