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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.58, 144.88 and 31.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.58, 144.88 and 31.55 is: 47.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.58 : 144.88 = 31.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.58/144.88 = 31.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.58x = 144.88 × 31.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.58x = 4,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571.25/96.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.33

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