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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.53, 144.77 and 41.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.53, 144.77 and 41.72 is: 62.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.53 : 144.77 = 41.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.53/144.77 = 41.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.53x = 144.77 × 41.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.53x = 6,038.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,038.87/96.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.56

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