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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.28, 95.92 and 56.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.28, 95.92 and 56.56 is: 84.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.28 : 95.92 = 56.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.28/95.92 = 56.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.28x = 95.92 × 56.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.28x = 5,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,425.24/64.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.40

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