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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64, 96 and 21.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64, 96 and 21.25 is: 31.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64 : 96 = 21.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64/96 = 21.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64x = 96 × 21.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64x = 2,040
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040/64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.88

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