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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.22, 96.30 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.22, 96.30 and 28.16 is: 42.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.22 : 96.30 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.22/96.30 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.22x = 96.30 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.22x = 2,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711.81/64.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.23

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