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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 96.96 and 41.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 96.96 and 41.87 is: 62.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 96.96 = 41.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/96.96 = 41.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 96.96 × 41.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 4,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059.72/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.69

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