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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 96.12 and 27.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 96.12 and 27.99 is: 42.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 96.12 = 27.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/96.12 = 27.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 96.12 × 27.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 2,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690.40/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.01

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