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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.16, 133.68 and 41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.16, 133.68 and 41 is: 61.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.16 : 133.68 = 41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.16/133.68 = 41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.16x = 133.68 × 41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.16x = 5,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,480.88/89.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.47

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