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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.22, 96.26 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.22, 96.26 and 28.11 is: 42.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.22 : 96.26 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.22/96.26 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.22x = 96.26 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.22x = 2,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705.73/64.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.13

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