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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.28, 133.96 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.28, 133.96 and 45.96 is: 68.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.28 : 133.96 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.28/133.96 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.28x = 133.96 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.28x = 6,156.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,156.80/89.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.96

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