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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.80, 133.57 and 57.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.80, 133.57 and 57.45 is: 79.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.80 : 133.57 = 57.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.80/133.57 = 57.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.80x = 133.57 × 57.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.80x = 7,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,673.92/96.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.28

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