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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 133.42 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 133.42 and 55.24 is: 76.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 133.42 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/133.42 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 133.42 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 7,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,369.18/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.21

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