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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 96.26 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 96.26 and 28.08 is: 42.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 96.26 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/96.26 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 96.26 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 2,702.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702.84/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.08

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