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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 133.51 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 133.51 and 55.32 is: 76.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 133.51 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/133.51 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 133.51 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 7,385.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,385.77/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.33

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