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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.84, 108.28 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.84, 108.28 and 64 is: 96.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.84 : 108.28 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.84/108.28 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.84x = 108.28 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.84x = 6,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,929.92/71.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.46

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