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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 96.27 and 21.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 96.27 and 21.42 is: 32.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 96.27 = 21.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/96.27 = 21.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 96.27 × 21.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 2,062.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062.10/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.14

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