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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.63, 144.83 and 47.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.63, 144.83 and 47.91 is: 71.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.63 : 144.83 = 47.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.63/144.83 = 47.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.63x = 144.83 × 47.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.63x = 6,938.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938.81/96.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.81

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