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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.69, 97.01 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.69, 97.01 and 28.11 is: 42.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 97.01 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/97.01 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 97.01 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 2,726.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726.81/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.16

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