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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.67, 144.92 and 32.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.67, 144.92 and 32.53 is: 48.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.67 : 144.92 = 32.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.67/144.92 = 32.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.67x = 144.92 × 32.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.67x = 4,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714.08/96.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.76

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