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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 96.29 and 56.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 96.29 and 56.06 is: 84.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 96.29 = 56.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/96.29 = 56.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 96.29 × 56.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 5,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,398.40/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.14

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