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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.67, 97 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.67, 97 and 28.10 is: 42.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.67 : 97 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.67/97 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.67x = 97 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.67x = 2,725.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725.22/64.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.14

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