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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.51, 133.28 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.51, 133.28 and 70.44 is: 97.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.51 : 133.28 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.51/133.28 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.51x = 133.28 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.51x = 9,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,388.24/96.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.28

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