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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.33, 96.53 and 28.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.33, 96.53 and 28.28 is: 42.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.33 : 96.53 = 28.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.33/96.53 = 28.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.33x = 96.53 × 28.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.33x = 2,729.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729.97/64.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.44

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