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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.92, 97.41 and 28.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.92, 97.41 and 28.85 is: 43.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.92 : 97.41 = 28.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.92/97.41 = 28.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.92x = 97.41 × 28.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.92x = 2,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809.79/64.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.28

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