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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.31, 96.47 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.31, 96.47 and 28.22 is: 42.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.31 : 96.47 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.31/96.47 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.31x = 96.47 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.31x = 2,722.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722.38/64.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.33

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