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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.45, 96.53 and 41.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.45, 96.53 and 41.58 is: 62.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.45 : 96.53 = 41.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.45/96.53 = 41.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.45x = 96.53 × 41.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.45x = 4,013.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013.82/64.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.28

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