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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.36, 96.54 and 28.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.36, 96.54 and 28.27 is: 42.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.36 : 96.54 = 28.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.36/96.54 = 28.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.36x = 96.54 × 28.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.36x = 2,728.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728.82/64.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.40

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