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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.21, 144.38 and 35.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.21, 144.38 and 35.39 is: 53.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.21 : 144.38 = 35.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.21/144.38 = 35.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.21x = 144.38 × 35.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.21x = 5,109.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109.02/96.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.10

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