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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.22, 132.79 and 52.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.22, 132.79 and 52.56 is: 72.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.22 : 132.79 = 52.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.22/132.79 = 52.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.22x = 132.79 × 52.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.22x = 6,979.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,979.41/96.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.54

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