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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 96.21 and 29.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 96.21 and 29.95 is: 44.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 96.21 = 29.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/96.21 = 29.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 96.21 × 29.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 2,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881.25/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.91

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