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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.78, 145.22 and 35.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.78, 145.22 and 35.93 is: 53.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.78 : 145.22 = 35.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.78/145.22 = 35.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.78x = 145.22 × 35.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.78x = 5,216.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,216.85/96.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.90

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