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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.40, 96.62 and 28.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.40, 96.62 and 28.32 is: 42.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.40 : 96.62 = 28.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.40/96.62 = 28.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.40x = 96.62 × 28.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.40x = 2,736.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736.28/64.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.49

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