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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.42, 133.07 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.42, 133.07 and 52.76 is: 72.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.42 : 133.07 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.42/133.07 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.42x = 133.07 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.42x = 7,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019.84/96.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.80

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