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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.90, 97.28 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.90, 97.28 and 42 is: 62.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.90 : 97.28 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.90/97.28 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.90x = 97.28 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.90x = 4,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085.76/64.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.95

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