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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.63, 96.95 and 41.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.63, 96.95 and 41.85 is: 62.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.63 : 96.95 = 41.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.63/96.95 = 41.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.63x = 96.95 × 41.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.63x = 4,057.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057.36/64.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.78

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