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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 96.72 and 28.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 96.72 and 28.45 is: 42.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 96.72 = 28.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/96.72 = 28.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 96.72 × 28.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 2,751.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751.68/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.64

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