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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 96.76 and 41.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 96.76 and 41.71 is: 62.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 96.76 = 41.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/96.76 = 41.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 96.76 × 41.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 4,035.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035.86/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.53

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