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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.18, 96.28 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.18, 96.28 and 28.13 is: 42.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.18 : 96.28 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.18/96.28 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.18x = 96.28 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.18x = 2,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708.36/64.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.20

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