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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.74, 133.48 and 57.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.74, 133.48 and 57.40 is: 79.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.74 : 133.48 = 57.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.74/133.48 = 57.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.74x = 133.48 × 57.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.74x = 7,661.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,661.75/96.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.20

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