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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.53, 144.80 and 38.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.53, 144.80 and 38.79 is: 58.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.53 : 144.80 = 38.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.53/144.80 = 38.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.53x = 144.80 × 38.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.53x = 5,616.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,616.79/96.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.19

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