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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.66, 96.96 and 28.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.66, 96.96 and 28.54 is: 42.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.66 : 96.96 = 28.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.66/96.96 = 28.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.66x = 96.96 × 28.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.66x = 2,767.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767.24/64.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.80

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