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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.27, 132.86 and 52.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.27, 132.86 and 52.61 is: 72.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.27 : 132.86 = 52.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.27/132.86 = 52.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.27x = 132.86 × 52.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.27x = 6,989.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,989.76/96.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.61

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