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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.86, 97.34 and 28.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.86, 97.34 and 28.79 is: 43.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.86 : 97.34 = 28.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.86/97.34 = 28.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.86x = 97.34 × 28.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.86x = 2,802.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802.69/64.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.21

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