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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.96, 97.36 and 28.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.96, 97.36 and 28.89 is: 43.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.96 : 97.36 = 28.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.96/97.36 = 28.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.96x = 97.36 × 28.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.96x = 2,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812.73/64.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.30

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