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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 89.16 and 41.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 89.16 and 41.29 is: 56.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 89.16 = 41.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/89.16 = 41.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 89.16 × 41.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 3,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681.42/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.97

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