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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.40, 96.56 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.40, 96.56 and 41.28 is: 61.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.40 : 96.56 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.40/96.56 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.40x = 96.56 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.40x = 3,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986.00/64.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.89

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