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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.58, 144.91 and 42.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.58, 144.91 and 42.47 is: 63.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.58 : 144.91 = 42.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.58/144.91 = 42.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.58x = 144.91 × 42.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.58x = 6,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,153.60/96.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.72

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