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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.79, 145.19 and 35.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.79, 145.19 and 35.91 is: 53.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.79 : 145.19 = 35.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.79/145.19 = 35.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.79x = 145.19 × 35.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.79x = 5,212.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,212.87/96.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.86

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