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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.13, 132.66 and 52.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.13, 132.66 and 52.46 is: 72.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.13 : 132.66 = 52.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.13/132.66 = 52.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.13x = 132.66 × 52.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.13x = 6,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,959.08/96.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.40

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