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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.30, 132.89 and 52.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.30, 132.89 and 52.64 is: 72.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.30 : 132.89 = 52.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.30/132.89 = 52.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.30x = 132.89 × 52.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.30x = 6,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,994.67/96.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.63

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