Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 96.95 and 18.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 64.62, 96.95 and 18.99 is: 28.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64.62 : 96.95 = 18.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64.62/96.95 = 18.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64.62x = 96.95 × 18.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64.62x = 1,840.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,840.99/64.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28.49
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