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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.74, 97 and 41.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.74, 97 and 41.88 is: 62.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.74 : 97 = 41.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.74/97 = 41.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.74x = 97 × 41.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.74x = 4,062.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062.36/64.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.75

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