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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 145.16 and 32.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 145.16 and 32.64 is: 48.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 145.16 = 32.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/145.16 = 32.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 145.16 × 32.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 4,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738.02/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.97

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