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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.55, 96.90 and 28.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.55, 96.90 and 28.48 is: 42.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.55 : 96.90 = 28.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.55/96.90 = 28.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.55x = 96.90 × 28.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.55x = 2,759.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759.27/64.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.75

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