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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 96.96 and 42.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 96.96 and 42.98 is: 64.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 96.96 = 42.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/96.96 = 42.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 96.96 × 42.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 4,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167.02/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.37

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