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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.60, 96.88 and 41.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.60, 96.88 and 41.75 is: 62.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.60 : 96.88 = 41.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.60/96.88 = 41.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.60x = 96.88 × 41.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.60x = 4,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044.30/64.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.61

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