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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.74, 97.05 and 28.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.74, 97.05 and 28.64 is: 42.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.74 : 97.05 = 28.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.74/97.05 = 28.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.74x = 97.05 × 28.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.74x = 2,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779.58/64.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.94

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