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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.28, 96.56 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.28, 96.56 and 54.68 is: 82.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.28 : 96.56 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.28/96.56 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.28x = 96.56 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.28x = 5,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,279.90/64.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.14

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