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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.96, 147.10 and 41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.96, 147.10 and 41 is: 61.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.96 : 147.10 = 41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.96/147.10 = 41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.96x = 147.10 × 41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.96x = 6,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,031.10/97.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.57

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