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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.62, 144.94 and 42.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.62, 144.94 and 42.52 is: 63.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.62 : 144.94 = 42.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.62/144.94 = 42.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.62x = 144.94 × 42.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.62x = 6,162.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,162.74/96.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.78

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