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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.06, 96.16 and 28.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.06, 96.16 and 28.02 is: 42.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.06 : 96.16 = 28.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.06/96.16 = 28.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.06x = 96.16 × 28.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.06x = 2,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694.40/64.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.06

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