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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.49, 133.16 and 52.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.49, 133.16 and 52.83 is: 72.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.49 : 133.16 = 52.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.49/133.16 = 52.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.49x = 133.16 × 52.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.49x = 7,033.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033.91/96.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.90

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