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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.72, 133.46 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.72, 133.46 and 67.28 is: 92.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.72 : 133.46 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.72/133.46 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.72x = 133.46 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.72x = 8,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,979.19/96.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.84

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