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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.83, 133.63 and 55.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.83, 133.63 and 55.39 is: 76.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.83 : 133.63 = 55.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.83/133.63 = 55.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.83x = 133.63 × 55.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.83x = 7,401.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401.77/96.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.44

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