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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.47, 133.11 and 55.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.47, 133.11 and 55.01 is: 75.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.47 : 133.11 = 55.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.47/133.11 = 55.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.47x = 133.11 × 55.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.47x = 7,322.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,322.38/96.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.90

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