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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.58, 96.67 and 41.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.58, 96.67 and 41.68 is: 62.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.58 : 96.67 = 41.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.58/96.67 = 41.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.58x = 96.67 × 41.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.58x = 4,029.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029.45/64.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.40

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