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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.46, 96.71 and 28.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.46, 96.71 and 28.36 is: 42.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.46 : 96.71 = 28.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.46/96.71 = 28.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.46x = 96.71 × 28.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.46x = 2,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742.57/64.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.55

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