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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.55, 96.87 and 28.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.55, 96.87 and 28.46 is: 42.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.55 : 96.87 = 28.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.55/96.87 = 28.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.55x = 96.87 × 28.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.55x = 2,756.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756.61/64.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.71

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