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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.41, 133.05 and 57.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.41, 133.05 and 57.62 is: 79.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.41 : 133.05 = 57.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.41/133.05 = 57.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.41x = 133.05 × 57.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.41x = 7,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665.68/96.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.52

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