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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.53, 133.21 and 52.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.53, 133.21 and 52.87 is: 72.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.53 : 133.21 = 52.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.53/133.21 = 52.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.53x = 133.21 × 52.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.53x = 7,042.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,042.81/96.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.96

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