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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.92, 145.34 and 32.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.92, 145.34 and 32.76 is: 49.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.92 : 145.34 = 32.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.92/145.34 = 32.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.92x = 145.34 × 32.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.92x = 4,761.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761.34/96.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.13

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