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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.46, 96.62 and 41.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.46, 96.62 and 41.64 is: 62.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.46 : 96.62 = 41.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.46/96.62 = 41.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.46x = 96.62 × 41.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.46x = 4,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023.05/64.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.42

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