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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.28, 96.55 and 57.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.28, 96.55 and 57.47 is: 86.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.28 : 96.55 = 57.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.28/96.55 = 57.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.28x = 96.55 × 57.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.28x = 5,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548.10/64.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.31

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