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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.76, 145.18 and 39.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.76, 145.18 and 39.80 is: 59.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.76 : 145.18 = 39.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.76/145.18 = 39.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.76x = 145.18 × 39.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.76x = 5,778.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778.16/96.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.72

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