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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.41, 96.62 and 18.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.41, 96.62 and 18.76 is: 28.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.41 : 96.62 = 18.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.41/96.62 = 18.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.41x = 96.62 × 18.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.41x = 1,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812.44/64.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.14

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