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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.65, 133.37 and 52.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.65, 133.37 and 52.99 is: 73.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.65 : 133.37 = 52.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.65/133.37 = 52.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.65x = 133.37 × 52.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.65x = 7,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,066.88/96.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.12

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