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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.84, 145.24 and 28.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.84, 145.24 and 28.34 is: 42.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.84 : 145.24 = 28.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.84/145.24 = 28.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.84x = 145.24 × 28.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.84x = 4,116.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116.10/96.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.50

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