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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 96.12 and 29.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 96.12 and 29.94 is: 44.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 96.12 = 29.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/96.12 = 29.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 96.12 × 29.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 2,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877.83/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.87

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