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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.22, 132.80 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.22, 132.80 and 63.52 is: 87.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.22 : 132.80 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.22/132.80 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.22x = 132.80 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.22x = 8,435.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,435.46/96.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.67

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