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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 97.03 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 97.03 and 28.19 is: 42.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 97.03 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/97.03 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 97.03 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 2,735.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735.28/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.26

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