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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.70, 133.41 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.70, 133.41 and 55.24 is: 76.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.70 : 133.41 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.70/133.41 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.70x = 133.41 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.70x = 7,369.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,369.69/96.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.21

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