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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 96.10 and 28.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 96.10 and 28.01 is: 41.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 96.10 = 28.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/96.10 = 28.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 96.10 × 28.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 2,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691.76/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.97

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