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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.93, 97.34 and 28.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.93, 97.34 and 28.85 is: 43.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.93 : 97.34 = 28.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.93/97.34 = 28.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.93x = 97.34 × 28.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.93x = 2,807.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807.63/64.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.24

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