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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.33, 144.38 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.33, 144.38 and 45 is: 67.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.33 : 144.38 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.33/144.38 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.33x = 144.38 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.33x = 6,496.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,496.88/96.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.44

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