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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 96.32 and 28.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 96.32 and 28.15 is: 42.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 96.32 = 28.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/96.32 = 28.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 96.32 × 28.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 2,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711.41/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.24

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