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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.69, 145.05 and 32.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.69, 145.05 and 32.57 is: 48.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.69 : 145.05 = 32.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.69/145.05 = 32.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.69x = 145.05 × 32.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.69x = 4,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,723.39/96.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.85

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