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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.63, 96.98 and 41.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.63, 96.98 and 41.80 is: 62.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.63 : 96.98 = 41.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.63/96.98 = 41.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.63x = 96.98 × 41.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.63x = 4,053.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053.73/64.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.72

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