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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.57, 96.81 and 28.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.57, 96.81 and 28.46 is: 42.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.57 : 96.81 = 28.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.57/96.81 = 28.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.57x = 96.81 × 28.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.57x = 2,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754.73/64.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.67

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