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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.27, 132.85 and 52.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.27, 132.85 and 52.60 is: 72.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.27 : 132.85 = 52.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.27/132.85 = 52.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.27x = 132.85 × 52.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.27x = 6,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,987.65/96.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.59

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