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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.63, 96.90 and 28.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.63, 96.90 and 28.09 is: 42.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.63 : 96.90 = 28.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.63/96.90 = 28.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.63x = 96.90 × 28.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.63x = 2,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721.92/64.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.12

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