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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.51, 88.98 and 41.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.51, 88.98 and 41.18 is: 56.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.51 : 88.98 = 41.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.51/88.98 = 41.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.51x = 88.98 × 41.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.51x = 3,664.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664.20/64.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.80

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