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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.43, 96.54 and 41.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.43, 96.54 and 41.58 is: 62.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.43 : 96.54 = 41.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.43/96.54 = 41.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.43x = 96.54 × 41.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.43x = 4,014.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014.25/64.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.31

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