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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.75, 133.52 and 57.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.75, 133.52 and 57.96 is: 79.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.75 : 133.52 = 57.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.75/133.52 = 57.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.75x = 133.52 × 57.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.75x = 7,738.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,738.53/96.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.98

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