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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.10, 96.19 and 29.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.10, 96.19 and 29.90 is: 44.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.10 : 96.19 = 29.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.10/96.19 = 29.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.10x = 96.19 × 29.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.10x = 2,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876.08/64.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.87

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