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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.25, 132.83 and 52.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.25, 132.83 and 52.59 is: 72.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.25 : 132.83 = 52.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.25/132.83 = 52.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.25x = 132.83 × 52.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.25x = 6,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,984.60/96.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.57

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