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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.78, 97.06 and 28.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.78, 97.06 and 28.68 is: 42.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.78 : 97.06 = 28.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.78/97.06 = 28.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.78x = 97.06 × 28.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.78x = 2,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783.68/64.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.97

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