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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 96.16 and 28.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 96.16 and 28.04 is: 42.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 96.16 = 28.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/96.16 = 28.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 96.16 × 28.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 2,696.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696.33/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.04

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