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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 96.14 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 96.14 and 29.87 is: 44.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 96.14 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/96.14 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 96.14 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 2,871.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871.22/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.78

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