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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.63, 133.31 and 57.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.63, 133.31 and 57.81 is: 79.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.63 : 133.31 = 57.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.63/133.31 = 57.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.63x = 133.31 × 57.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.63x = 7,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,707.30/96.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.76

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