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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.78, 145.08 and 35.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.78, 145.08 and 35.87 is: 53.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.78 : 145.08 = 35.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.78/145.08 = 35.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.78x = 145.08 × 35.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.78x = 5,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204.02/96.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.77

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