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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.52, 133.20 and 52.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.52, 133.20 and 52.86 is: 72.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.52 : 133.20 = 52.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.52/133.20 = 52.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.52x = 133.20 × 52.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.52x = 7,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,040.69/96.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.95

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